Sealife guideThe sea life glossaryOur glossaries

Last updated on 08/24/2026 at 10:48 PM
English
Description
French
V
Français
viviparous
Définition
Giving birth to live young that have developed inside the parent's body, rather than laying eggs.
Anglais
vivipare
Looking for the definition of a term but can't find it ? Or want to suggest one ? Contact us and we'll be happy to help !

Our latestUpdates

The common European lobster
Monday, August 24th 2026
The common European lobster
Discover the common European lobster (Homarus gammarus), a large crustacean found in the cold and temperate coastal waters of the Northeast Atlantic. Learn about its distinctive features, habitat, diet, and fascinating reproductive biology.
The Fiji islands
Wednesday, August 19th 2026
The Fiji islands
Discover Fiji, a South Pacific island nation known for white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, tropical forests and traditional villages.
The reef manta ray
Friday, August 14th 2026
The reef manta ray
Discover the reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi), an impressive tropical ray that frequents coral reefs and feeds mainly on plankton.
Photo of the Day
Grand requin marteau (Sphyrna mokarran)
Grand requin marteau
(Sphyrna mokarran)