Meaning of the word ovoviviparous in English
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ovoviviparous
US /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/
UK /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/
Adjective
1.
producing young by means of eggs that are hatched within the body of the parent, as in some snakes, fish, and insects.
Example:
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Many species of sharks are ovoviviparous, with the embryos developing inside eggs within the mother's uterus.
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The garter snake is a common example of an ovoviviparous reptile.
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