How many eggs do you think were released by the ovary of a female dog

which gave birth to 6 puppies?

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Solution

Dogs and rodents are polyovulatory species. In these species, more than one ovum is released from the ovary at the time of ovulation. Hence, six eggs were released by the ovary of a female dog to produce six puppies.

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How many eggs do you think were released by the ovary of a female dog which gave birth to 6 puppies?

Dogs and rodents are polyovulatory species. In these species, more than one ovum is released from the ovary at the time of ovulation. Hence, six eggs were released by the ovary of a female dog to produce six puppies.

How many eggs do you think were released by the ovary of a female dog

which gave birth to 6 puppies?