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Gestation

Gestation

(Science: obstetrics) The period of development of the young in viviparous animals, from the time of fertilization of the ovum until birth.

Origin: L. Gestatio, from gestare = to bear The state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.The period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans).The development of an embryo in the uterus of a mammal.


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adaptations in humans

Assuming hunter gatherer: i would start with our tall uprightness, opposable thumbs, gestation period, brain size, heat adaptations-sweat,lack of hair. Just to start you off. Presently as Astus said we are changing our environments to suit us instead of the other ...

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by futurezoologist
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:18 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: adaptations in humans
Replies: 6
Views: 234

Beadlet Anemone/Actinia Equina HELP

... they mate When is their mating season How often do they mate How many offspring are made Are their young cared for What is their maturity age and gestation period

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by atthisvolume
Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:47 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Beadlet Anemone/Actinia Equina HELP
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Views: 217

Standing/Walking Times of Wildlife

... I'm particularly interested in ungulates as compared with other eutherians. I'm looking for any kind of developmental differences during gestation that enable a more developed muscular/nervous system...or if anyone knows of other mechanisms driving this ablility. Any input would be appreciated.

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by LittleBeaver
Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:45 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Standing/Walking Times of Wildlife
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Views: 233

Another Thought Provoking Question Brought to YoubyDarwin420

... and men are more sexually arosed and ready for sex. But why would women and men be aroused at this time? Why not the any other time? This is where gestation period takes a role. On average a female carriers her unborn child for ~9 months. I find that my chances increase as well as my friends around ...

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by Darwin420
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:24 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Another Thought Provoking Question Brought to YoubyDarwin420
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Views: 638

Re: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)

... the theory of bodily markers of abnormal behavior is making a comeback, albeit from an environmentalist as well as a genetic perspective. During gestation, an insult to the fetus (such as a drug in the mothers body) that disturbs brain development, may simultaneously produce a minor physical ...

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by TJJ
Fri May 16, 2008 12:13 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)
Replies: 18
Views: 12460
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