Oviparous

Pronunciation: /oʊˈvɪpərəs/

Oviparous (adj)

  1. Describes animals that produce eggs, and the young develop outside the body.

Oviparous (adjective)

Examples

  • Oviparous animals lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
  • Many oviparous animals hatch from eggs after a period of time.