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(of animals) giving birth to developed babies instead of laying eggs
- Unlike most fish, the guppy is viviparous, giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
- Many mammals, including humans, are viviparous, providing nourishment to their developing offspring through a placenta.
- The viviparous nature of certain reptiles, like the boa constrictor, allows them to give birth to live young in environments where egg-laying would be risky.
- Some species of sharks are viviparous, with embryos developing inside the mother until they are ready to be born.
- The study of viviparous organisms provides insights into the diverse reproductive strategies found in the animal kingdom.
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