Ovigerous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ovigerous is an adjective meaning carrying or bearing eggs.
Meaning
carrying or bearing eggs.
Example Sentences
Protective measures for the species include a size limit (carapace length 8.5 cm), a closed season from 1 July to 31 October, bag limits for sportsfishermen (2 specimens per day), and the prohibition of taking ovigerous females or softshelled specimens.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frena, oviferous, ovuliferous, oophorous, ovigenous, ovulate.
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