Juveniles of many different species are known to imprint on their parents. Which of the following is one of the necessary conditions in order for imprinting on parents to occur?

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Imprinting requires exposure to the parents during a short window of time, called the critical period. This critical period varies depending on the species and can be as short as a few hours or as long as a few days. If the opportunity to imprint is missed during this critical period, it may not occur at all, or may occur with reduced effectiveness.

Juveniles of Many Different Species Are Known to Imprint on Their