Viviparous

/vɪˈvɪpərəs/
adjective

An animal that gives birth to live babies, not eggs.

Mammals are typically viviparous.
Visual representation of "viviparous" - An animal that gives birth to live babies, not eggs.

Often appears as...

  • viviparous development
  • viviparous species

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adjective

In botany, a plant that propagates through seeds that germinate while still attached to the female parent.

The mangrove is a well-known viviparous plant.
Visual representation of "viviparous" - In botany, a plant that propagates through seeds that germinate while still attached to the female parent.

Often appears as...

  • viviparous plant
  • viviparous seedlings

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

An animal that gives birth to live babies, not eggs.

Mammals are typically viviparous.
Visual representation of "viviparous" - An animal that gives birth to live babies, not eggs.

Often appears as...

  • viviparous development
  • viviparous species

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

In botany, a plant that propagates through seeds that germinate while still attached to the female parent.

The mangrove is a well-known viviparous plant.
Visual representation of "viviparous" - In botany, a plant that propagates through seeds that germinate while still attached to the female parent.

Often appears as...

  • viviparous plant
  • viviparous seedlings

Usage tips

Technical

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Animal Birth

Used to describe animals that give birth directly to offspring rather than laying eggs.

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Unlike birds, which lay eggs, dogs are viviparous.
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Biological Term

Primarily used in biology, it's a technical term not often used in casual conversation.

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In her biology class, she learned humans are viviparous organisms.
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Live Young

Emphasizes that the babies are alive at birth, which is different from egg-laying and hatching.

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Whales, like all mammals, are viviparous, nurturing their young in the womb.
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Animal Birth

Used to describe animals that give birth directly to offspring rather than laying eggs.

Illustration for Animal Birth
Unlike birds, which lay eggs, dogs are viviparous.
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Biological Term

Primarily used in biology, it's a technical term not often used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Biological Term
In her biology class, she learned humans are viviparous organisms.
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Live Young

Emphasizes that the babies are alive at birth, which is different from egg-laying and hatching.

Illustration for Live Young
Whales, like all mammals, are viviparous, nurturing their young in the womb.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Animal Birth

Used to describe animals that give birth directly to offspring rather than laying eggs.

Illustration for Animal Birth
Unlike birds, which lay eggs, dogs are viviparous.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Biological Term

Primarily used in biology, it's a technical term not often used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Biological Term
In her biology class, she learned humans are viviparous organisms.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Live Young

Emphasizes that the babies are alive at birth, which is different from egg-laying and hatching.

Illustration for Live Young
Whales, like all mammals, are viviparous, nurturing their young in the womb.
Visual representation of the word "Viviparous"

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