oviposition

Noun

Meaning

The depositing of eggs, esp. by insects.

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After oviposition, the male drives the female away from the nest and guards the eggs. Source: Internet

In the monotrysian type is an opening on the fused segments of the sterna 9 and 10, which act as insemination and oviposition. Source: Internet

An unmated female is receptive every 10 to 15 days, and becomes receptive about 60 days after each oviposition (egg laying). Source: Internet

Placement of the nesting box is in a corner, under the basking light, as G. platynota females seem to choose corners to back into when oviposition commences. Source: Internet

Some adult species of Microlepidoptera go through a stage where no reproductive-related activity occurs, lasting through summer and winter, followed by mating and oviposition in the early spring. Source: Internet

They are not resistant to desiccation straight after oviposition, but must develop to a suitable degree first. Source: Internet

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