precocial

• 指某些动物物种的幼体在出生或孵化时已相对成熟且能活动，如能睁眼、行走或自行觅食。

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.

   早成性

   • 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.

   同义词nidifugousself-sufficient

   反义词altricial