Definitions

1. adjective

Producing live young, especially referring to certain insects such as aphids and mealybugs.

“The pupiparous behavior of some insects is a fascinating aspect of their life cycle.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by the mode of reproduction in which young are born alive and resemble the adult form, especially in insects.

“The pupiparous characteristics of the aphid species were studied in detail by the entomologist.”