Oviparous

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Oviparous describes any animal which lays eggs.

About Oviparous Animals

Some oviparous animals you should know are:

• Birds - lay hard shelled, dry eggs in nests.
• Reptiles - lay soft shelled, dry eggs in underground nests.
• Fish - lay soft shelled, wet eggs in water.
• Amphibians - lay soft shelled, wet eggs in water.
• Insects - lay hard, sticky eggs which hatch into larvae.