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oviparity Zool.|əʊvɪˈpærɪtɪ| [f. L. ovipar-us (see next) + -ity.] The condition or character of being oviparous; in quot. 1858 loosely, Reproduction by ova.
1858Lewes Sea-side Stud. 293 The production of Medusæ..being sometimes a process of budding, and sometimes a process of oviparity. 1884Athenæum 25 Oct. 533 The discovery by Mr. Caldwell of the oviparity of the Monotremata..was considered sufficiently important to be telegraphed from Australia to the British Association in Canada. |