ovogenous

/ɒvəˈdʒiːnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing eggs or egg cells, especially in the case of female organisms

“Some species of plants are ovogenous, relying on pollination to disperse their seeds.”

2. noun

An organism that produces eggs or egg cells

“The ovogenous females in the species have an unusual reproductive system.”

Synonyms

  • egg-producing
  • oviparous

Antonyms

  • ovoviviparous
  • viviparous