Question

marsupials are special mammals that give birth to tiny, underdeveloped babies that grow up in a pouch on the mothers belly. marsupials are divided into three main groups: carnivores like tasmanian devils, omnivores like bandicoots, and herbivores like kangaroos and koalas. most marsupials live in australia, but some species are also found in the americas. which of the following best describes marsupial babies when they are born? independent underdeveloped overdeveloped

Explanation:

The text mentions that marsupials give birth to tiny, underdeveloped babies that grow up in a pouch on the mother's belly.

Answer:

Underdeveloped