precocial

• Qualifie une espèce animale dont les petits sont relativement matures et mobiles dès la naissance ou l'éclosion.

Describes a species of animal whose young are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of birth or hatching.

1. Independent from birthC2formalscientific

   Describing young animals that are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of birth or hatching, with open eyes and the ability to leave the nest quickly.

   nidifuge

   • Ducklings are precocial, able to swim and feed themselves shortly after hatching.
   • Precocial birds, like chickens, can walk and peck for food within hours.
   • The precocial nature of the young allows them to escape predators more effectively.

   Synonymesnidifugousself-sufficient

   Antonymesaltricial