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Definition of Spiny anteater
1. Noun. A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea.
Exact synonyms: Anteater, Echidna
Generic synonyms: Egg-laying Mammal, Monotreme
Group relationships: Genus Zaglossus, Zaglossus
Generic synonyms: Egg-laying Mammal, Monotreme
Group relationships: Genus Zaglossus, Zaglossus
2. Noun. A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia.
Exact synonyms: Anteater, Echidna
Generic synonyms: Egg-laying Mammal, Monotreme
Group relationships: Genus Tachyglossus, Tachyglossus
Generic synonyms: Egg-laying Mammal, Monotreme
Group relationships: Genus Tachyglossus, Tachyglossus