oviparous

Meanings

• adjective

  An animal that lays eggs.

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Variants

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oviparous

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ovum' meaning 'egg' and 'parus' meaning 'producing' or 'bearing'.

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Trivia

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1. The platypus is an oviparous mammal, which means it lays eggs like a reptile but also has mammary glands and feeds its young with milk.

2. Birds are the most common oviparous animals. They lay eggs that are usually white or colored, depending on the species.

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Related Concepts

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1. viviparous: An animal that gives birth to live young, as opposed to laying eggs.

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In literature, oviparous animals are often used as symbols of new life and rebirth. For instance, in 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle, the caterpillar goes through a metamorphosis by laying an egg and emerging as a butterfly.

How to Memorize "oviparous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an animal laying eggs to remember the definition of oviparous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oviparous' with animals like birds, reptiles, and some fish, which lay eggs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oviparous means eggs, parous means producing, so oviparous animals produce eggs'.

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