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ovoviviparous
o·vo·vi·vip·a·rous [ vō vī víppərəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
reproducing by eggs developed inside body: describes insects, fish, and reptiles that reproduce by means of eggs that develop within the female, deriving some nutrition from her but remaining encased within an egg membrane

o·vo·vi·vip·a·rous·ly adverb
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