Larviparous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Larviparous is an adjective meaning (zoology) Laying or dipositing living larvae, instead of eggs.
Meaning
(zoology) Laying or dipositing living larvae, instead of eggs.
Example Sentences
Trichuris is oviparous, Trichinella is larviparous, and C. philippinensis is both oviparous and larviparous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semioviparous, viviparous, leptiform, oviviviparous, larvaceous, ovo-viviparous.
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