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ovoviviparous

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/ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/
(of an animal) giving birth to live offspring that have developed from eggs inside the mother's body
Examples
  • The scientist studied the reproductive habits of ovoviviparous animals.
  • Some snakes are ovoviviparous, meaning they hatch eggs internally.
  • Ovoviviparous species keep eggs inside the mother until they hatch.
Antonyms
viviparous
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