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Question

The term "precocial" refers to newborns that are:
Options
A Helpless
B Born in an advanced stage
Correct Answer
C Born without hair
D Oviparous
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Precocial newborns are born in an advanced stage of development, able to move and often feed themselves shortly after birth, as seen in large herbivores.

Hint

Consider which type of newborn is mobile and well-developed at birth.

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