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Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. Adjective. Producing living young from eggs that hatch within the body.

Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. a. Oviparous, but hatching the egg while it is within the body, as some fishes and reptiles.

Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to such kind of animals such as some reptiles whose eggs hatch inside their body ¹

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Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. Oviparous, but hatching the egg while it is within the body, as some fishes and reptiles. Origin: Ovum + viviparous: cf. F. Ovovivipare. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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