Multiple choice general knowledge

What are egg laying animals known as?

  1. Oviparous

  2. Herbivorous

  3. Carnivorous

  4. Reptiles
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Explanation

Oviparous animals are those that lay eggs, with embryos developing and hatching outside the mother's body. This term comes from Latin: 'ovum' (egg) and 'parire' (to bring forth). Herbivorous and carnivorous refer to diet, while reptiles are just one class of oviparous animals.

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