Are butterflies oviparous

Answer 1

Most reptiles lay amniotic eggs covered with leathery or calcareous shells. An amnion, chorion and allantois are present during embryonic life. There are no larval stages of development. Viviparity and ovoviviparity have only evolved in Squamates, and a substantial fraction of the species utilize this mode of reproduction, including all boas and most vipers. The degree of viviparity varies: some species simply retain the eggs until just before hatching, others provide maternal nourishment to supplement the yolk, while still others lack any yolk and provide all nutrients via a placenta.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptile#Reproductive

Answer 2

Yes, butterflies are oviparous, which means they lay eggs from which their offspring hatch. The female butterfly typically lays her eggs on specific host plants that will provide food for the hatched larvae, known as caterpillars.

Answer 3

Not directly, no. An egg hatches into a caterpillar, and the caterpillar eats and grows then spins a cocoon and pupates. From the pupa the butterfly emerges.

Answer 4

Butterfly eggs are not amniotic. The butterfly egg has a coating of wax that will prevent the egg from drying out.

Answer 5

yes they are...they lay eggs

Answer 6

what is butterfly

Answer 7

butterfly