oviposit Synonyms
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oviposit Meaning
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oviposit (v. i.)
To lay or deposit eggs; -- said esp. of insects.
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oviposit (v. t.)
To deposit or lay (an egg).
oviposit Sentence Examples
- The female mosquito oviposited on the surface of the stagnant water, depositing her eggs in a neat row.
- The butterfly oviposited on the leaves of the milkweed plant, ensuring the survival of her offspring.
- The parasitic wasps oviposited inside the host insect, condemning it to a slow and painful death.
- The dragonflies oviposited in the shallow water, where their larvae would hatch and thrive.
- The praying mantis oviposited in a foamy mass on a twig, creating a protective casing for her eggs.
- The water striders oviposited on the underside of floating leaves, concealing their eggs from predators.
- The dung beetles oviposited in the fecal matter they had collected, ensuring a nutrient-rich environment for their developing larvae.
- The gall wasps oviposited in the stems of plants, causing the formation of galls that provided shelter and nourishment for their young.
- The black flies oviposited on the skin of mammals, causing intense itching and discomfort.
- The parasitic worms oviposited in the intestines of their hosts, absorbing nutrients and damaging the host's health.
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To lay or deposit eggs; -- said esp. of insects., To deposit or lay (an egg).
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The female mosquito oviposited on the surface of the stagnant water, depositing her eggs in a neat row.
The butterfly oviposited on the leaves of the milkweed plant, ensuring the survival of her offspring.
The parasitic wasps oviposited inside the host insect, condemning it to a slow and painful death.
The dragonflies oviposited in the shallow water, where their larvae would hatch and thrive.
