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ovoviviparous

Definition of ovoviviparous

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) producing young by means of eggs which are hatched within the body of the parent, as in some snakes. Compare with oviparous and viviparous.

Derivatives

ovoviviparity

Pronunciation: /-ˈparɪti/
noun

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