Marsupials Gestation, Delivery, and Neonatal Care

Question 1

What is a marsupial

Answer 1

-gives birth to relatively underdeveloped live young that finish development in the pouch
-2/3rds are found in Australia
-distinctive reproductive system
-short gestation period

Question 2

Which marsupial has a short-lived placenta

Answer 2

Opossum

Question 3

True or False: Male and female opossums participate in joey care

Answer 3

False. Females are protective while babies are in the pouch, then lose interest after they are weaned. Males play no role in aftercare

Question 4

How many months do koalas spend in the pouch

Answer 4

6

Question 5

How long will a joey stay with its koala mother after the pouch

Answer 5

1 year

Question 6

How often does a wombat reproduce

Answer 6

Once every 2 years

Question 7

Which marsupial has a rear-facing pouch

Answer 7

wombat

Question 8

Which marsupial once born bears a resemblance to birds because of its “shell” coating

Answer 8

kangaroo

Question 9

What is embryonic diapause

Answer 9

the body halts the progression of an embryo until the first embryo exits the uterus. (no twins)