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The most common reason is achondroplasia (dwarfism). Half a century ago now, the drug thalidomide, given to pregnant women, caused shortened limbs. Other causes exist, as well.
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What is achondrogenesis?
Achondrogenesis is a congenital defect characterized by a short body, short limbs, and skeletal abnormalities.
How do Iguana reproduce?
it teaches its baby how to climb on trees and bask on limbs
What is sphinx' riddle?
Sphinx riddle: "What walks on 4 limbs in the morning, 2 limbs during the day, and 3 limbs at night?" Answer: Human (baby, normal, elder) Check out http://www.mythstrott.webs.com/
What are the symptoms of achondroplasia?
short height, swollen limbs and measly voice.
Why do river otters have short legs and limbs?
It helps them swim better.
How do Iguana iguana reproduce?
it teaches its baby how to climb on trees and bask on limbs
Is a condition that is characterized as long narrow trunk short limbs and a large head?
Dwarfism is a condition characterized by a long, narrow trunk, short limbs, and a large head. Dwarfism can result from approximately 200 different medical conditions.
What is a condition that is characterized as long narrow trunk short limbs and a large head?
Dwarfism is a condition characterized by a long, narrow trunk, short limbs, and a large head. Dwarfism can result from approximately 200 different medical conditions.
Why do dwarfs have fat short limbs?
It's kind of rude to generalize it as that, but there are a few different types of dwarfism. It's common to have similar sized torso but "unproportionate" limbs , so the weight has less of an area to disperse itself. And you may view it as "fat short limbs"- the weight is just dispersed differently than yours
How many limbs do baby spiders have?
Eight; spiders are arachnids and all arachnids have 8 legs.
What do you get when you cross a baby with a computer?
A: Short Circuits
How many limbs do mammals have?
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