abstract:Ovo vegetarianism is a type of vegetarianism which allows for the consumption of eggs; unlike lacto vegetarians, no dairy products are permitted. Those who practice ovo vegetarianism are called ovo-vegetarians or "eggetarians.
A lacto-vegetarian dietincludesdairy products but excludes eggs, ovo-vegetarianism includes eggsbutnotdairy, and lacto-ovovegetariandiet includes both eggs and dairy products.