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Oviparous

Definition

Oviparous refers to the reproductive method in which animals lay eggs that develop and hatch outside of the mother's body. It is commonly observed in various species of reptiles, birds, fish, and insects.

Examples

As an adjective:

• The turtle is an oviparous creature, laying its eggs in the sand and leaving them to incubate.
• Oviparous insects, such as butterflies, undergo metamorphosis during their life cycle.

As a noun:

• Snakes and lizards are examples of oviparous.
• The study of oviparous animals falls under the branch of zoology.

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