Ovipositor
noun
An ovipositor is a tubular organ through which a female insect or other animal lays her eggs.
The female wasp used her ovipositor to lay eggs inside the plant.
Often appears as...
- laying eggs
- female reproductive organ
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
An ovipositor is a tubular organ through which a female insect or other animal lays her eggs.
The female wasp used her ovipositor to lay eggs inside the plant.
Often appears as...
- laying eggs
- female reproductive organ
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Biological terminology
The term is specific to biology and insect anatomy.
Used in scientific contexts.
Pro Tip 2/3Insect behavior
Understanding ovipositor functions gives insight into reproductive habits.
Important for entomological studies.
Pro Tip 3/3Species variation
Different species have adapted their ovipositors for specific environments.
This can influence the survival of their offspring.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological terminology
The term is specific to biology and insect anatomy.
Used in scientific contexts.
Pro Tip 2/3Insect behavior
Understanding ovipositor functions gives insight into reproductive habits.
Important for entomological studies.
Pro Tip 3/3Species variation
Different species have adapted their ovipositors for specific environments.
This can influence the survival of their offspring.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological terminology
The term is specific to biology and insect anatomy.
Used in scientific contexts.
Pro Tip 2/3Insect behavior
Understanding ovipositor functions gives insight into reproductive habits.
Important for entomological studies.
Pro Tip 3/3Species variation
Different species have adapted their ovipositors for specific environments.
This can influence the survival of their offspring.
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