Explain the difference between viviparous and oviparous animals.

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Difference between viviparous and oviparous animals

Viviparous Animals Oviparous Animals

Animals that give birth to young ones are known as viviparous animals. Animals that lay eggs outside their body are known as oviparous animals.

The development of embryos takes place within the mother's body from where the embryo gains nourishment. The development of embryo does not takes place within the mother's body.

Example includes humans, certain fishes, etc. Example includes frogs, chickens, butterfly, etc.

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Viviparous Animals	Oviparous Animals
Animals that give birth to young ones are known as viviparous animals.	Animals that lay eggs outside their body are known as oviparous animals.
The development of embryos takes place within the mother's body from where the embryo gains nourishment.	The development of embryo does not takes place within the mother's body.
Example includes humans, certain fishes, etc.	Example includes frogs, chickens, butterfly, etc.