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Oviporous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing animals that lay eggs as a means of reproduction

Usage:

• The oviporous reptile laid a clutch of eggs in its nest.
• Oviporous birds usually construct nests to protect their eggs.
• Some species of fish are also oviporous.

Sense: Describing a plant that reproduces through the production of seeds in flowers

Usage:

• Many flowering plants are oviporous, relying on pollination for seed production.
• The oviporous nature of certain crops facilitates their cultivation through seed harvesting.

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