Oviparous
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Oviparous
Oviparous (pronunciation: /oʊˈvɪpərəs/) is a term used in the field of Biology to describe animals that lay eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is a common reproductive method used by most birds, reptiles, insects, and fish.
Etymology
The term "Oviparous" is derived from the Latin words "ovum" meaning egg, and "parere" meaning to bring forth or produce.
Related Terms
- Ovoviviparous: Animals that retain eggs within their bodies until they are ready to hatch.
- Viviparous: Animals that give birth to live young that have developed inside the body of the parent.
- Embryo: An early stage of development of a multicellular organism.
- Reproduction: The biological process by which new individuals of the same species are produced.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oviparous
- Wikipedia's article - Oviparous
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