Foetus developing in the genital track without getting nourishment from the mother is a case of
A
Vivipary
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B
Ovipary
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C
Ovo-vivipary
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Ovo-vivipary Ovipary is the development of foetus outside the mother's womb. Example, egg-laying birds.
Vivipary is the development of foetus inside the mother's womb along with nourishment from the mother with the help of placenta. Example, humans.
Ovo-vivipary is the development of foetus inside the mother's womb but without nourishment from the mother with the placenta. Example, certain sharks and fishes.