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Oviposition

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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.

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What does oviposition mean?

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

What is a synonym for oviposition?

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What is the opposite of oviposition?

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How do you use oviposition in a sentence?

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.

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