Question

Define the following terms by giving examples:​

(a) Oviparous​

Answer 1

• The animals which lay eggs are called oviparous animals.​

• The eggs may have been fertilised before release, as in birds and some reptiles, or are to be fertilised externally, as in amphibians. ​

• Example: Most of the fishes, reptiles, and birds are oviparous.​