Meaning of the word oviparous in English
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oviparous
US /oʊˈvɪpərəs/
UK /oʊˈvɪpərəs/
Adjective
1.
producing young by means of eggs which are hatched after they have been laid, e.g., birds, most reptiles, amphibians, and fish
Example:
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Most birds are oviparous, laying eggs that hatch outside the mother's body.
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Snakes can be either oviparous or viviparous, depending on the species.
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