reproductiveanimals
nounUK /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv ˈænɪməlz/
US /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv ˈænɪməlz/
Animals that make babies.
Frogs and birds are reproductive animals because they lay eggs that grow into new frogs and birds.
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2. Animals studied for how they create young.
The class learned about reproductive animals in science.
3. Animals kept for breeding purposes.
The farm has a separate area for reproductive animals.
4. Animals whose bodies are built for making babies.
Reproductive animals have special organs for making young.