adverb
- in a viviparous manner; by giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs
Usage: biological term
Examples
- Mammals reproduce viviparously, giving birth to live offspring.
- Some sharks reproduce viviparously while others lay eggs.
- The species reproduces viviparously in warmer climates but may lay eggs in colder regions.
- Scientists studied how the fish reproduces viviparously in laboratory conditions.
- Unlike most reptiles, this species reproduces viviparously.
- The evolutionary advantage of reproducing viviparously includes better protection of offspring.