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Question

The term 'altricial' is most applicable to:
Options
A Large herbivores
B Small rodents
Correct Answer
C Monotremes
D Marsupials
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Altricial newborns are common in small rodents, which typically have short gestation periods and produce large litters of helpless, underdeveloped young that require significant parental care.

Hint

These small mammals often have large litters of helpless young.

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