noun
- Plural of echidna; small spiny mammals native to Australia and New Guinea that lay eggs and have long snouts.
Usage: Formal plural; 'echidnas' is more commonly used in modern English
Examples
- The echidnae are among the few egg-laying mammals in the world.
- Scientists studied the echidnae to understand monotreme evolution.
- Several echidnae were observed foraging for ants in the Australian bush.
- The echidnae have adapted to diverse habitats across their native range.