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The gestation period of altricial newborns is typically:
Options
A Longer
B Shorter
Correct Answer
C Absent
D Variable
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Altricial newborns (helpless, underdeveloped) typically have shorter gestation periods. The young are born relatively early in development and require extensive parental care after birth.

Hint

These underdeveloped young are born after a relatively brief pregnancy.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1437 of 2214
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