The plural form of platypus is...platypuses! Yes, it sounds a bit strange, doesn't it? But that's how it is. Just like some other words ending in "-us," such as "focus" and "cactus," we add "-es" to create the plural form. So when you see more than one of these duck-billed, egg-laying mammals, you can call them platypuses. Now, let's dive a little deeper into the magical world of plurals!
Plurals are like a big family reunion, where words bring their relatives along. You might have noticed that there are different rules for forming plurals in English. Some words just add an "s," like "cats" or "dogs." Others require an "es" at the end, like "buses" or "wishes." Then, there are words that don't follow any rules at all, like "children" or "oxen." They are the rebels of the plural world.
In the case of platypus, even though the "-us" ending might trick you into thinking it would be "platypi" (which does exist, but is less common), the standard plural is indeed "platypuses." Language is full of surprises, isn't it? So, the next time you spot those wonderfully unique creatures known as platypuses, you can confidently refer to them by their plural name. Keep exploring the wonders of language, my friend!
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