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Last updated on 01/19/2026 at 11:41 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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