1. plural of ovoviviparity; the condition or quality of being ovoviviparous, in which embryos develop inside eggs that are retained within the mother's body until hatching or birth.
Usage: biology; technical; plural form

Examples

• The ovoviviparities of certain shark species allow them to protect their young while still relying on yolk for nutrition.
• Marine biologists study the ovoviviparities of different reptile groups to understand reproductive strategies.
• Ovoviviparities represent an intermediate reproductive strategy between egg-laying and live birth.
• The ovoviviparities observed in some fish species demonstrate evolutionary adaptation to aquatic environments.