Associations to the word «Altricial»

Wiktionary

ALTRICIAL, adjective. (zoology) Helpless at birth (of young animals); or having young which are helpless at birth.

Dictionary definition

ALTRICIAL, adjective. (of hatchlings) naked and blind and dependent on parents for food.

Wise words

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