ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oviposition

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Oviposition is a noun meaning (zoology or paraphilia) The process or instance of ovipositing, laying eggs.

Meaning

(zoology or paraphilia) The process or instance of ovipositing, laying eggs.

Example Sentences

If an opsiblastic egg is produced by an individual, it is usually the last oviposition by that animal even if it is also the first.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include egg, spawning, brood, nesting, clutch, bridgehead.

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