Ovoviviparous
Ovoviviparous
Ovoviviparous (pronunciation: /ˌoʊvoʊvaɪˈvɪpərəs/) is a term used in biology to describe a type of reproduction in which embryos develop inside eggs that are retained within the mother's body until they are ready to hatch.
Etymology
The term "ovoviviparous" is derived from the Latin ovo for egg, vivi for live, and parous for bearing or producing. This literally translates to "egg-live-bearing", which accurately describes the reproductive process.
Related Terms
- Oviparous: A term used to describe organisms that lay eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is in contrast to ovoviviparous organisms, where there is internal development within the mother.
- Viviparous: This term describes organisms that give birth to live young (as opposed to laying eggs). In viviparous organisms, there is a direct nutrient supply from the mother to the offspring, which is not the case in ovoviviparous organisms.
- Embryo: An early stage of development of a multicellular organism. In the case of ovoviviparous organisms, the embryo develops inside an egg within the mother's body.
- Reproduction: The biological process by which new individuals of the same species are produced. Ovoviviparity is one method of reproduction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ovoviviparous
- Wikipedia's article - Ovoviviparous
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