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oviposition

Definition:
The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs ( ova) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain insects or fishes with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body.
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  • egg laying
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9481
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