pla·cen·tal
plə-ˈsen-tᵊl 
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Pauline Wiltz, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
Viviparous sharks are either placental or aplacental, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2024
The early evolution of mammals is a little bit murky, with some placental mammals even likely living alongside dinosaurs and others arising much later.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
This would save their life, but could cause placental abruption, uterine bleeding, premature labor or fetal death.
—Pauline Wiltz, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
Viviparous sharks are either placental or aplacental, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Noun
Mammals Diversified Much More Rapidly 66 Million Years Ago
Observing Mammalian Species
Mammals are divided into three groups: placentals, marsupials, and monotremes.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2024
The early evolution of mammals is a little bit murky, with some placental mammals even likely living alongside dinosaurs and others arising much later.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Placental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placental. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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