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How are viviparous animals different from oviparous animals?

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VIVIPAROUS ANIMALS

  • In viviparous animals the embryo develops inside the body of the female from which it gains nourishment
  • Ex: Dog, cow, cat, rat, human being.
OVIPAROUS ANIMALS​
  • Animals which lay eggs are called oviparous animals.The eggs are then hatched by the mothers.
  • Oviparous animal lay eggs before the embryos start developing with little or no other development within the mother.
  • Ex: Lizard, frog, fish, snake, crow, hen, butterfly.

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