ovigenetic

/ɒvɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or developing from an egg; relating to or denoting oviparity.

“The ovigenetic strategy is often seen in insects and fish.”

2. noun

A reproductive strategy in which the female produces eggs that develop outside the body, as in many invertebrates.

“Ovigenetic species have a unique life cycle compared to viviparous species.”

Synonyms

  • egg-laying
  • oviparous

Antonyms

  • mammalian
  • viviparous