precocial

Adjective

Referring to animals that are capable of a high degree of independent activity immediately after birth or hatching.

ریشه

From Latin 'praecox', from 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'cox' meaning 'ripe'.

مثال

• Ducks and geese are examples of precocial birds.
• Precocial mammals, like horses, can walk shortly after birth.
• The precocial nature of the species allows for early survival.