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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Reproduction > Oviposition

Preferred term

Oviposition  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Larviposition
  • Larvipositions

Note

  • index ovipositor under specific insect only with /anat (IM) + OVIPOSITION (IM)

Scope note

  • 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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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010058

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