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Why do female rats have uterine horns rather than a simple uterus like humans?

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Rats have a uterus comprising of the right and left cornua (horns) referred to as a bicornuate uterus. This way the rat can support multiple fetuses, this structure enables the rat to have multiple offspring. The uterus accepts eggs and supports the growing embryos development until birth.
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