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oviparity

/ˌɒvɪˈpærɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does oviparity mean?

noun

The quality or state of laying eggs; the production of eggs as a method of reproduction. In biology, oviparity is a reproductive strategy in which eggs are laid outside the mother's body.

Example

"The oviparity of certain species of fish allows them to reproduce in a variety of aquatic environments."

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