Ovipara
- Pronunciation
- /oh-VYE-par-uh/
- Category
- Reproduction
- Singular
- Ovipara
- Plural
- Ovipara
Definition
A group of animals that reproduce by laying eggs.
Etymology
From Latin 'ovum' (egg) and 'parere' (to bring forth).
Example
Some species of insects and spiders are ovipara, laying eggs that develop and hatch outside the female's body.