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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