Pronunciation: /oʊvoʊvɪˈpærəs/
adjective reproductive strategy in which embryos develop inside eggs that are retained within the mother's body until they are ready to hatch
A1 Some fish are ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
A2 The ovoviviparous nature of certain reptiles allows them to protect their offspring until they are ready to hatch.
B1 Ovoviviparous animals have a unique reproductive strategy that combines aspects of both viviparity and oviparity.
B2 Scientists study ovoviviparous species to understand the evolutionary advantages of this reproductive method.
C1 The complex physiological processes involved in ovoviviparous reproduction require careful monitoring and research.
C2 Ovoviviparous organisms demonstrate remarkable adaptations that ensure the survival of their offspring in challenging environments.
formal The ovoviviparous fish species gives birth to live young that have developed from eggs within the mother's body.
informal I learned in biology class that some animals are ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
slang Who knew that some animals are like, half pregnant? That's so ovoviviparous!
figurative Her creativity is ovoviviparous, as she gives birth to new ideas that have been developing within her mind.
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