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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The gestation period of small carnivores is typically:
Options
A Longer
B Shorter
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C Absent
D Variable
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Small carnivores typically have shorter gestation periods and produce altricial young. This pattern is associated with their ecological niche and reproductive strategy.

Hint

These predators often have relatively brief pregnancies and helpless young.

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