Preoviposition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preoviposition is an adjective meaning Prior to oviposition.
Meaning
Prior to oviposition.
Example Sentences
Our results indicated that the performance of H. oblita was optimal at moderate temperatures (20°C and 25°C), and 25°C is considered as the optimal temperature for reproduction with insects exhibiting the shortest preoviposition period, 60% of the adult life was spent in oviposition, and most importantly, the most eggs were laid at this temperature.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preovipository, preovipositional, postoviposition, preovulatory, prepupation, prediapausal.
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