semioviparous

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adjective

Imperfectly viviparous; giving birth to immature young that finish developing outside the mother's body.

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Meanings

adjectivesemioviparous (not comparable)
  1. not comparableobsoletebiologyImperfectly viviparous; giving birth to immature young that finish developing outside the mother's body.

Origin

From semi- + oviparous.

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APA

semioviparous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semioviparous

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“semioviparous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semioviparous. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semioviparous,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semioviparous.

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