Oviposition

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.

Year introduced: 1974

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.784.480

MeSH Unique ID: D010058

Entry Terms:

• Ovipositions
• Larviposition
• Larvipositions

See Also:

• Clutch Size
• Oviparity

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Reproduction
Oviposition