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viviparous

/vɪˈvɪp.ər.əs/

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adjective

/vɪˈvɪp.ər.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает животное, которое рождает живых детёнышей, а не откладывает яйца.

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

  1. Producing live youngC2formalscientific

    Describing animals that give birth to live offspring that have developed inside the mother's body, rather than laying eggs.

    ruЖивородящий

    • Most mammals are viviparous, giving birth to live young.
    • The viviparous lizard is a common species in Europe.
    • Viviparous reproduction is an adaptation that provides greater protection to the developing offspring.

    Synonymslive-bearing

    Antonymsoviparous

Forms
  • more viviparous comparative form
  • most viviparous superlative form