Finally: Platypus genome

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  • Dr Mordrid
    Moderator
    • Apr 2001
    • 26592
    #1

    Finally: Platypus genome

    http://www.physorg.com/news129385867.html

    It's DNA is just as weird as it's appearance
    Dr. Mordrid
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    An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps
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    • KRSESQ
      Super MURCer
      • Feb 2000
      • 3224
      #2
      The platypus swims with its eyes, ears and nostrils closed
      Like me.

      Kevin

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        • Nowhere
          Super MURCer
          • Jun 2002
          • 4830
          #3
          I'm intrigued...how exactly do you manage to close your nostrils and ears?

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            • VJ
              Moderator
              • Mar 2001
              • 9733
              #4
              Originally posted by Nowhere View Post
              I'm intrigued...how exactly do you manage to close your nostrils and ears?
              My thoughts exactly...

              ]The platypus swims with its eyes, ears and nostrils closed.
              I first misread this more strange than it is... I read: "It swims with its eyes, (very long pause) ears and nostrils closed".



              Jörg
              pixar
              Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow. (James Dean)

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                • Marshmallowman
                  Super MURCer
                  • Sep 1999
                  • 3416
                  #5
                  The do close there ears and nostrils, as they spend most of there time snuffling amongst rocks/pebbles etc at the bottom of streams looking for food, eg yabbies(small fresh water crayfish)..etc

                  The little fellas thrash around very energetically underwater with their beaver tail so they do need the protect there eyes,nostrils and ears.

                  There bill is a very sensitive bit of gear so they don't need any other senses underwater.

                  They are the coolest creatures to watch in action.

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