Development that occurs inside a female, allowing the offspring to gain nutrients and vital substances from the mother through a [[placenta]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
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Development that occurs inside a female, allowing the offspring to gain nutrients and vital substances from the mother through a [[placenta]]. This is in contrast with [[Oviparous]] development, where the young grow inside of an [[egg]].
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<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia