Question

Differentiate between oviparous and viviparous animals. Give examples of oviparous animals.

Answer 1

1. An oviparous animal lays eggs that hatch into offspring after being pushed out of the female's body.
2. A viviparous animal develops an embryo inside the female's body and gives birth to a living child.

Oviparous	Viviparous
Oviparous creatures lay eggs, which hatch and produce offspring.	Viviparous animals give birth to their young directly.
Internal or external fertilization may occur in oviparous animals.	Viviparous creatures reproduce only through internal fertilization.
A zygote develops outside of the mother's body.	A zygote is formed inside the mother's body.
Examples of oviparous animals are snakes, lizards, some fishes, birds, etc.	Examples of viviparous animals are humans, sharks, bears, some frogs, etc.