Oviparity

The capability of producing eggs (OVA) from which young are hatched outside the body. While mostly referring to nonmammalian species, this does include MAMMALS of the order MONOTREMATA.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.650

MeSH Unique ID: D052287

Entry Terms:

• Oviparous

See Also:

• Oviposition
• Clutch Size

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Oviparity