In the platypus, which hunts primarily in murky water at night, the brain region most associated with _______ is very large compared to that of diurnal species.

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The platypus relies heavily on its sense of touch to hunt in murky waters, using electroreceptors in its bill to detect prey, making the brain region associated with touch more developed.

In the Platypus, Which Hunts Primarily in Murky Water at Night