What defines an organism that produces eggs that hatch inside the female just before birth?

An organism that produces eggs that hatch inside the female just before birth is termed ovoviviparous. In ovoviviparous reproduction, the eggs develop and hatch within the female’s body, allowing the young to be born live rather than as eggs. This reproductive strategy provides several advantages, such as protection for the developing embryos from environmental hazards and predators.

In contrast, oviparous organisms lay eggs that develop externally, while viviparous organisms give birth to live young that develop in the female's body but are nourished directly through the mother's placental connection. Asexual reproduction does not involve the production of eggs or fertilization, so it does not apply in this context. Therefore, ovoviviparous is the term that specifically describes the reproductive method where the eggs remain inside the mother's body until they are ready to hatch.