Question

method of producing offspring in which fertilized eggs are laid outside the parent’s body and develop there, receiving nourishment from the yolk. this occurs in some bony fish, some reptiles, a few cartilaginous fish, some amphibians, a few mammals, and all birds.

○ homoparity
○ viviparity
○ oviparity
○ ovoviviparity

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Homoparity: Not a standard term for this reproductive method.
• Viviparity: Offspring develop inside the parent, nourished by the parent (e.g., mammals).
• Oviparity: Fertilized eggs are laid outside the parent’s body, developing with nourishment from the yolk (matches the description, seen in birds, some fish, reptiles).
• Ovoviviparity: Eggs develop inside the parent, then are laid or hatch internally, nourished by yolk, but the key here is eggs laid outside, so oviparity fits better.

Answer:

C. oviparity