The Australian platypus is a member of the prototheria group. Therefore, it __________.
A) gives birth to live young and feeds them from a nipple in an abdominal pouch
B) lays eggs
C) has a placenta
D) does not produce milk

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Members of the prototheria group are monotremes, which are unique in laying eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The platypus is a monotreme, so it lays eggs.

The Australian Platypus Is a Member of the Prototheria Group