. Animals that give birth to the young ones are called
A: oviparous
B: viviparous
C: ovi - viviparous
D: None of these
Best Answer
Explanation-
Oviparous animals - They are those animals that lay their eggs, female laying eggs do not show any embryonic development within them. For example-eggs of birds, hens.
Viviparous animals - They are those animals that give birth to the young ones, here fertilization and embryonic development take place inside the body of the animals. For example-Humans, dogs, and cats.
Ovi-viviparous animals -They are those animals that lay eggs inside the body, eggs hatch inside the female body and are nurtured within the body but no placental appendage is seen. For example-sharks, rays, snakes.
Final Answer-
So, The correct option is B (viviparous).
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