According to AI, "The plural of platypus is platypuses. While "platypi" is sometimes used, it's considered less accurate and often seen as a pseudo-Latin form. The correct pronunciation of "platypuses" is pla-tuh-puh-siz." Just in case you run into a Tasmanian grammarian! Loved your story ... what a beautiful hike!
According to AI, "The plural of platypus is platypuses. While "platypi" is sometimes used, it's considered less accurate and often seen as a pseudo-Latin form. The correct pronunciation of "platypuses" is pla-tuh-puh-siz." Just in case you run into a Tasmanian grammarian! Loved your story ... what a beautiful hike!
I think that should be less accurate, pseudo-Latin and PRETENTIOUS AS HELL! ;)