Reproductive patterns

Viviparous

How are they born?

Mothers give birth when they are fully grown

How do embryos feed?

Nourished through the placenta

How is fertilization?

Internal

Examples

Cats, dogs, humans...

Oviviparous

How are they born?

The eggs remain inside the mother until they hatch

How do embryos feed?

Feed on the nutritional material of the eggs

How is fertilization?

Internal

Examples

Seahorses, snakes...

Oviparous

How are they born?

Hatch from eggs

How do embryos feed?

Feed on the nutritional material of the eggs

How is fertilization?

Internal or external

Examples

Crocodiles, chickens, insects...