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Thursday, February 3, 2011

What is the Plural of Platypus?

I was reading Little Miss Can't Be Wrong's blog, how i met your father, yesterday when I came across this photo:


I am infatuated with the platypus.  Always have been.  As a small child (I think I've told you all this?) I reported when asked that it was my favorite animal.  Well, specifically a Duck Billed Platypus. 

I think there was a part of me that was pleased that I could say the whole thing when I was only 2 years old.

Regardless, it remains my favorite animal.  I purchased a stuffed one for Louis to have :)

So, back to the question of the day.....

What is the Plural of Platypus?  Platypii?  Platypuses? 

This matter is weighing heavily on my mind.  Wikipedia can't even give me a concrete answer.

Baffled,

T

11 comments:

  1. mrs.mfcFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Wow, that was an absolutely riveting post. Hahahahaha :) I think I'll do some research before I embarrass myself by guessing.

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  2. mrs.mfcFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Since there doesn't seem to be an official term I am wondering if you should just refer to them as platypus, as you would deer or moose? Hmmm.

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  3. HollyFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Those platypus babies are adorable! And I'm going to weigh in even though I have no idea. I vote for platypii because I think it's much more adorable.

    Holly =)

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  4. how i met your father blogFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    thanks for the sweet shout out! i have NO idea what the plural is... but i LOVE that photo. gives me a good giggle, everytime!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Oh my goodness that is such an adorable pic!

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  6. ElizabethFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I am cracking up! I have no idea what the plural form would be. Also, I just love the new header! Too cute!

    http://cautionblondeblogging.blogspot.com/

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  7. Life Through Preppy GlassesFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    such funny looking creatures haha! If i was forced to make a decision i would go with platypi since its kinda like syllabus and syllabi

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  8. Jenny DBFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I'm going to second the city boy and go with platapii, that sounds reasonable. Kindove :-)

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  9. The Redhead and her Pooch LolaFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh my gosh...I want them for a pet!! They are so freakin cute!

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  10. Love Cocktails and puppydog tails!February 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    hehehehe!!! I also would vote for platypii if forced to decide although the above argument for simply calling them platypus makes sense too! Thanks for the smiles today :)

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  11. Reid PaulMarch 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM

    I agree that platycuses sounds like it would be fun to say.

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