precocial (Meaning)

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precocial (a)

(of hatchlings) covered with down and having eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days

The precocial chick emerged from its egg fully developed and ready to explore its surroundings.
The precocial young of the ducklings followed their mother closely, pecking at insects and tadpoles.
Unlike altricial birds, precocial species are not helpless at birth and can fend for themselves almost immediately.
The precocial behavior of the baby rabbit enabled it to hop and graze with its mother shortly after birth.
The precociality of the antelope calf allowed it to keep up with the herd within hours of being born.
The precocial adaptation of the Galapagos tortoise hatchlings helps them to survive in the harsh desert environment.
The precocial chicks of the mallard duck are able to swim and dive shortly after hatching.
Precocial animals, such as horses and cows, are born with a well-developed muscular system and can stand and walk within minutes.
The precocial young of the ostrich can run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour within a few days of hatching.
The precocial behavior of the guinea pig allows it to be independent and feed itself within a short period of time after birth.

(of hatchlings) covered with down and having eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days

dependent, symbiotic,parasitical, parasitic, consociational, gregarious, social,associational, colonial, sociable

solitary, nonsocial, autonomous, altricial, solitary, independent, autonomous, nonsocial, independent, altricial

The precocial chick emerged from its egg fully developed and ready to explore its surroundings.

The precocial young of the ducklings followed their mother closely, pecking at insects and tadpoles.

Unlike altricial birds, precocial species are not helpless at birth and can fend for themselves almost immediately.

The precocial behavior of the baby rabbit enabled it to hop and graze with its mother shortly after birth.