Ovitrap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ovitrap is a noun meaning A device that resembles the preferred breeding site of mosquitoes, used to attract them and capture their eggs in scientific studies.
Meaning
A device that resembles the preferred breeding site of mosquitoes, used to attract them and capture their eggs in scientific studies.
Example Sentences
The seasonal pattern of egg laying activity of a French Mediterranean population of the Asian tiger mosquito was monitored weekly for 2 years with ovitraps.
Word Forms
- ovitraps
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ovitrapping, insectocutor, oviscapte, oviscapt, flytrap, mosquitarium.
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