Question

define the gestation period.

Answer 1

Answer:

it means period in which womens are pregnant

Answer 2

Answer:

Gestation is the period of development of the embryo or the foetus inside the womb of the female.It is seen in viviparous organisms.

It is typical for mammals.(sometimes happen in some non-mammals too)

For example the gestation period of normal human foetus is about 9 months (therefor be very greatfull towards your mom)

NB: Dont mistake it with EMBRYOGENESIS which is the process of development of foetus through cell division and differentiation and not the period.