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Last updated on 09/03/2025 at 11:27 PM
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Oceania
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A geographic region comprising the islands of the Pacific ocean, including Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia.
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Océanie
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ocellus
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A circular, eye-like marking on an animal's body, often used to deter predators or attract mates.
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ocelle
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osculum
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A large opening in a sponge through which water exits after circulating through its body.
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oscule
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ovigerous
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Carrying and protecting eggs until they hatch.
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ovigère
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oviparous
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Laying eggs that develop and hatch outside the parent's body.
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ovipare
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ovoviparous
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Producing eggs that develop and hatch inside the parent's body, resulting in live birth.
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ovovipare
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ovoviviparous
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Producing eggs that hatch inside the parent's body, so young are born live.
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ovovivipare
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