Precocial and Altricial Development (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What defines precocial development?
What defines precocial development?
Young born well-developed
What defines altricial development?
What defines altricial development?
Young born under-developed
What is the eye condition of precocial young at birth?
What is the eye condition of precocial young at birth?
Eyes open, can see immediately
What body covering do altricial young typically have at birth?
What body covering do altricial young typically have at birth?
Usually naked and vulnerable
How much parental care do precocial young need?
How much parental care do precocial young need?
Relatively little care
What is the mobility of altricial young at birth?
What is the mobility of altricial young at birth?
Very limited mobility
What effect does larger yolk quantity have on development?
What effect does larger yolk quantity have on development?
Results in precocial young
Which animal is an example of precocial development?
Which animal is an example of precocial development?
Ducklings
Which animal shows altricial development?
Which animal shows altricial development?
Dogs
When is precocial development most advantageous?
When is precocial development most advantageous?
In open environments