No, there is not just one platypus; rather, the term refers to a species known as the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). This unique mammal is native to Australia and is one of the few monotremes, which are egg-laying mammals. Platypuses are notable for their distinctive features, including a duck-bill, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail. There are no recognized subspecies of the platypus, but they can vary in physical characteristics based on their habitat.
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