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animal species and motherhood  

Definición

  • Motherhood in animal species can be defined as those behaviors directed toward the care and maintenance of offspring and often the offspring of close relatives. These behaviors can start before conception in some species, and can continue well into the young animal's life in others species. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Animal Species and Motherhood]

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Pertenece al grupo

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-X007CX12-2

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