Marsupial mammals differ from placentals mainly in:
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Correct answer: Degree of neonatal development
Marsupials give birth to very underdeveloped (altricial) young after a short gestation and complete postnatal development inside the mother's pouch (marsupium). Placental (eutherian) mammals have a longer gestation supported by a complex placenta, producing more developed offspring.
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