Meaning Of The Word Altricial

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Altricial Meaning

Altricial Definition
Altricial Definition

What's The Definition Of Altricial?

altricial in American English
designating or of birds whose newly hatched young are helpless and hence confined to the nest for some time; nidicolous
adjective: helpless at birth or hatching and requiring parental care for a period of time (opposed to precocial)

altricial in British English
adjective: (of the young of some species of birds after hatching) naked, blind, and dependent on the parents for food
noun: an altricial bird, such as a pigeon

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