noun
- the condition of giving birth to live young that develop within the mother’s body rather than hatching from eggs
Usage: biological term
Examples
- Viviparity is common among mammals like dogs and cats.
- Some sharks exhibit viviparity, giving birth to live pups.
- The evolution of viviparity allowed certain species to protect their young during development.
- Reptiles show both viviparity and egg-laying depending on the species.
- Scientists study viviparity to understand reproductive strategies in different animal groups.
- Viviparity provides advantages in harsh environments where eggs might not survive.