Monotreme Covered in Spikes That Lays Eggs

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Space Exploration, Group 914, Puzzle 2 (Trojan Asteroids).

Question

Monotreme Covered in Spikes That Lays Eggs

Answer

ECHIDNA

Word Meaning:

ECHIDNA — Any of the species of small spined monotremes in the family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

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