Question

Distinguish between altricial and precocial hatchlings.

Answer 1

precocial species are those in which the young are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of birth or hatching. The opposite developmental strategy is called "altricial," where the young are born or hatched helpless. These categories form a continuum, without distinct gaps between them.

Answer 2

Distinguish between Altricial and Precocial hatchlings are:

• The Altricial species in which the under-age are undeveloped at birth but mature afterward with the help of their parents. Precocial species have young that are comparatively adult and able to move from the time they are born or hatch.
• "Capable of going after hatching about on its own soon," says a precocial bird. The word "precocious" is taken from a similar Latin source.
• "Incapable of moving about after hatchling soon on its own," signifies altricial. It was taken from a root of Latin that means "to nurture," implying the importance of comprehensive parental care.

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