semioviparous

semioviparous
semi·oviparous

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  • semioviparous — [sem΄ē ō vip′ər əs] adj. [ SEMI + OVIPAROUS] Zool. producing living young whose natal development is incomplete, as marsupials …   English World dictionary

  • semioviparous — “+ adjective Etymology: semi + oviparous : bearing imperfectly developed young a semioviparous marsupial * * * /sem ee oh vip euhr euhs, sem uy /, adj. bearing young in an incomplete state of development, as a marsupial. [1895 1900; SEMI +… …   Useful english dictionary

  • semioviparous — /sem ee oh vip euhr euhs, sem uy /, adj. bearing young in an incomplete state of development, as a marsupial. [1895 1900; SEMI + OVIPAROUS] * * * …   Universalium

  • semioviparous —   a. bringing forth young in incompletely developed state …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • sem|i|o|vip|a|rous — «SEHM ee oh VIHP uhr uhs», adjective. bearing living young so incompletely developed that they remain within the mother s pouch for a time. Kangaroos are semioviparous. ╂[< semi + oviparous] …   Useful english dictionary

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