noun
- Animals that reproduce by laying eggs; egg-laying organisms, especially as a taxonomic or biological classification.
Usage: technical/scientific; plural form; singular is 'ovipara' or 'oviparous animal'; used in biology and zoology
Examples
- Birds and reptiles are classified as ovipara because they lay eggs.
- Most fish species belong to the ovipara group.
- The ovipara include insects, amphibians, and many other animal groups.
- Scientists study ovipara to understand different reproductive strategies in nature.
- Chickens and snakes are common examples of ovipara found in many regions.