Ovoviviparous
/ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Term
Mostly used in biology or zoology. Not commonly found in everyday conversation. 
In our zoology class, we learned that certain species of snakes are ovoviviparous.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Viviparous
Do not confuse with 'viviparous.' Ovoviviparous animals lay eggs, unlike truly viviparous ones. 
Although both give live birth, ovoviviparous animals are distinct from viviparous ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Context
Used when talking about the reproductive methods of certain animals, not plants or other organisms. 
The lecture on animal reproduction clarified that some sharks are ovoviviparous, not oviparous like birds.