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ovoviviparous

/ˌɒvəˈvaɪvɪˈpærəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does ovoviviparous mean?

adjective

Giving birth to live young, which develop inside eggs that are retained within the mother's body.

Example

"Some species of fish are ovoviviparous, meaning they produce live young that develop inside eggs."

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