In week three for STEAM we researched the different life cycle patterns observed in marine animals. We found that there are four main categories

• Oviparous-producing young by means of eggs which are hatched after they have been laid by the parent.
• Viviparous-give birth to live young.
• Ovoviviparous-once the egg hatches, it remains inside the mother for a period of time.
• Metamorphosis-change of physical form,  structure, or substance.