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Large mammalian herbivores typically have:
Options
A Shorter gestation periods
B Altricial newborns
C Longer gestation periods
Correct Answer
D No gestation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Large mammals (herbivores) have longer gestations and produce precocial newborns that are born in an advanced stage of development, able to move shortly after birth.

Hint

Consider the relationship between body size and gestation length.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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