viviparous
/vaɪˈvɪpərəs/
adjective
- Giving birth to live young that develop inside the parent's body, rather than laying eggs.
- Humans are viviparous, as are most other mammals.
- The biology class learned the difference between oviparous and viviparous animals.
- Some species of sharks are viviparous, giving birth to live pups instead of laying eggs.
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