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Water bears, also known as tardigrades, do not lay eggs. They reproduce through a process called parthenogenesis, where females produce offspring without fertilization.

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The animal you're describing sounds like a frog. Frogs are amphibians that typically live near water sources such as ponds or lakes. They lay their eggs in clumps or masses in the water, and they have short, squat bodies with powerful hind legs for jumping.


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