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The period of time during which an [[embryo]] develops before being born.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | The period of time during which an [[embryo]] develops before being born.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | ||
| − | In [[mammals]] the period of gestation can range from as short as 15 days for a [[Golden Hampster]] to as long as 645 days for an [[Elephant]]. <ref>http://encarta.msn.com/media_701500881_761572784_-1_1/Average_Animal_Gestation_Periods_and_Incubation_Times.html<ref> | + | In [[mammals]] the period of gestation can range from as short as 15 days for a [[Golden Hampster]] to as long as 645 days for an [[Elephant]]. <ref>http://encarta.msn.com/media_701500881_761572784_-1_1/Average_Animal_Gestation_Periods_and_Incubation_Times.html<ref> The gestation period of terrifying chest-bursting space aliens can be as short as 12 days. (need souce for this) |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:27, April 17, 2007
The period of time during which an embryo develops before being born.[1]
In mammals the period of gestation can range from as short as 15 days for a Golden Hampster to as long as 645 days for an Elephant. <ref>http://encarta.msn.com/media_701500881_761572784_-1_1/Average_Animal_Gestation_Periods_and_Incubation_Times.html<ref> The gestation period of terrifying chest-bursting space aliens can be as short as 12 days. (need souce for this)
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998