Meaning Of The Word Altricial

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Altricial Meaning

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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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