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live-bearing

/ˈlaɪv ˌbeə.rɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈlaɪv ˌbeə.rɪŋ/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписание животного, которое рождает живых детёнышей, а не откладывает яйца.

Describing an animal that gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

  1. Producing live youngC1formalscientific

    Describing animals that give birth to live offspring rather than laying eggs.

    ruЖивородящий

    • Mammals are typically live-bearing animals.
    • Some species of sharks are live-bearing, giving birth to pups.
    • The live-bearing nature of this fish allows the young to develop inside the mother.

    Synonymsviviparous

    Antonymsegg layingoviparous

Forms
  • more live-bearing comparative form
  • most live-bearing superlative form