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Ovoviviparity

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Definition: The capability of producing yolk-filled eggs that hatch within the body, so that the young are born alive, but without placental attachment. This applies to certain species of REPTILES and FISHES.     
See Also Clutch Size 		Other names Ovoviviparous

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