Vocabulary Entry

viviparous

|adjective

adjective

Referring to animals that give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.

Example Sentences

"Certain species of sharks are known to be viviparous, giving birth to live pups."

"The viviparous nature of mammals distinguishes them from most reptiles and birds."

"In contrast to oviparous animals, viviparous animals provide a more developed form of offspring at birth."