Viviparous
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Viviparous is an adjective meaning (of a plant or plant species) Arising from an embryo that develops from the outset (rather than from a true seed that then germinates).
Meaning
(of a plant or plant species) Arising from an embryo that develops from the outset (rather than from a true seed that then germinates).
More Meanings
- (of an animal or animal species) Being born alive, as are most mammals, some reptiles, and a few fish (as opposed to being laid as an egg and subsequently hatching, as do most birds and many other species).
Antonyms for viviparous
Common opposites include oviparous, ovoviviparous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include teleost, blenny, aphides, ovo-viviparous, oviviviparous, ovoviviparous.
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