Could the number of eggs or young ones produced by an oviparous and viviparous female be equal? Why?

Explanation

Oviparous animals :
1. Animals which lay eggs are called oviparous animals. They produce more number of eggs since the eggs are exposed to environmental conditions and predators.
2. They have to pass through several developmental stages before becoming on adult. They face less chances of survival.
3. Hence they produce more number of eggs to ensure continuation of race.
4. Further the eggs are released from the parent and develop with the help of yolk stored in the egg.
5. Parental care is not seen.
Viviparous animals : 1. Animals which give birth to young ones are called viviparous animals.
2. One or few eggs are produced by the female since the mother has to undergo gestation period and nurture the young ones in her womb until they are born. Reproduction cycle requires more time.
3. But the embryo is protected from environmental conditions and predators. Chances of survival are very high.
4. Therefore the number of eggs / young ones in a viviparous animal will be less as compared to an oviparous animal.