Definitions
- Describing animals that lay eggs to reproduce. - Referring to organisms that develop and hatch from eggs outside the mother's body. - Talking about species that do not give birth to live young.
- Describing animals that carry eggs on their bodies. - Referring to organisms that have eggs attached to them. - Talking about species that have eggs in different stages of development.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to reproduction and eggs.
- 2Both words are used to describe animals.
- 3Both words contain the root word 'ovi', which means egg.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Oviparous refers to animals that lay eggs outside their bodies, while ovigerous refers to animals that carry eggs on their bodies.
- 2Usage: Oviparous is used to describe animals that lay eggs as part of their reproductive process, while ovigerous describes animals that carry eggs at any stage of development.
- 3Function: Oviparous is used to describe the method of reproduction, while ovigerous describes the presence or attachment of eggs.
- 4Scope: Oviparous is a broader term that includes all animals that lay eggs, while ovigerous is a more specific term that only applies to animals that carry eggs on their bodies.
Remember this!
Oviparous and ovigerous are two words used to describe animals and their reproductive processes. While both words relate to eggs, they have distinct meanings and usage. Oviparous refers to animals that lay eggs outside their bodies, while ovigerous describes animals that carry eggs on their bodies. Oviparous is a broader term that describes the method of reproduction, while ovigerous is a more specific term that describes the presence or attachment of eggs.
