semioviparous

(sem′ē ō vip′ər əs)

adjective

Zool. producing living young whose natal development is incomplete, as marsupials

Origin: semi- + oviparous

See semioviparous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Bearing living young that are incompletely developed, as a kangaroo or other marsupial.

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