ovipositor

[US]/ˌəʊ.vɪˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/
[UK]/ˌoʊ.vɪˈpɑː.zɪ.tər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an organ used by some animals to lay eggs
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ovipositor length

ovipositor structure

ovipositor function

ovipositor anatomy

ovipositor type

ovipositor insertion

ovipositor position

ovipositor movement

ovipositor development

ovipositor morphology

Example Sentences

the female insect uses her ovipositor to lay eggs in the soil.

some species have a long ovipositor for depositing eggs in hard-to-reach places.

the ovipositor is a crucial tool for many insects during reproduction.

researchers study the structure of the ovipositor to understand insect behavior.

some butterflies have a specialized ovipositor for laying eggs on specific plants.

the ovipositor can vary greatly in size and shape among different insect species.

during mating, the male often helps position the female's ovipositor.

some wasps use their ovipositor to inject eggs into the bodies of other insects.

the ovipositor's design is adapted to the environment where the insect lays its eggs.

understanding the function of the ovipositor can help in pest control strategies.

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