oviparous vs. viviparous
[oh-vip-er-uhs]
/ oʊˈvɪp ər əs /
adjective
Zoology.
[vahy-vip-er-uhs, vi-]
/ vaɪˈvɪp ər əs, vɪ- /
adjective
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Zoology. bringing forth living young rather than eggs, as most mammals and some reptiles and fishes.
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Botany. producing seeds that germinate on the plant.