Question
Differentiate between,
Ovipary and vivipary. Cite an example for each type.
Ovipary and vivipary. Cite an example for each type.
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Ovipary
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Vivipary
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Oviparous animals lay fertilized or unfertilized eggs.
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Viviparous animals give birth to young ones.
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The fertilized eggs remain covered by hard calcareous shell and laid in safe place in the environment. After a period of incubation young ones hatch out.
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The fertilized egg (zygote) develop into a young one inside the body of the female organism.
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Chances of survival of young ones is less as the female lay egg in the open environment.
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Chances of survival of young one is more because of proper embryonic care and protection inside the mother’s body.
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Examples: Birds and reptiles.
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Examples: Most of the mammals like human, cow, lion, tiger, horse, rat, cat, dog, etc.
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