Definition of Oviposition. Meaning of Oviposition. Synonyms of Oviposition

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Definition of Oviposition

Oviposition
Ovipositing O`vi*pos"it*ing, Oviposition O`vi*po*si"tion, n. The depositing of eggs, esp. by insects.

Meaning of Oviposition from wikipedia

- pond to avoid predation. Females are not able to breathe during the oviposition process; therefore, the benefit to wrapping the eggs outweigh the cost...
- oviposition behaviour. This colour preference could be due to the fact that the large white's food source also acts as a host plant for oviposition....
- significantly decrease the duration of the preoviposition period, while the oviposition period tends to lengthen at this temperature range. The ideal temperature...
- Lymantria dispar ****onica, also known as the ****anese gypsy moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae of Eurasian origin.: 5  Lymantria dispar ****onica was...
- penetrating the host from outside. Various species have different modes of oviposition and of host invasion. Typically, tachinid larvae are endoparasites (internal...
- from infesting their croplands. The potato tuber moth also has a rare oviposition process where the ovipositor contains sensors that pick up on chemical...
- it is eaten by the queen. The duration of queen oviposition is notably longer than worker oviposition, lasting an average of 24.5 seconds. After the queen...
- Dryocampa rubicunda, the rosy maple moth, is a small North American moth in the family Saturniidae, also known as the great silk moths. It was first described...
- butterflies. During oviposition, females must locate a potential host plant and evaluate its suitability as the host plant for oviposition. P. icarus uses...
- Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes known as a "hummingbird moth" because of their...