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oophagy
(English) Embryos feeding on eggs produced by the ovary while still inside the mother's uterus, e.g. in Alopias pelagicus (Alopiidae). (See also: embryo, ovary)
(French) Embryons qui s'alimentent sur les oeufs produites par l'ovaire pendant qu'encore à l'intérieur de l'utérus de la mère, comme chez quelques requins. (See also: embryo, ovary)

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