Oviposition is the process by which female animals, particularly insects and some reptiles, lay eggs. This behavior is crucial for reproduction, as it ensures the continuation of the species. The location and conditions for oviposition can vary widely among species, influencing the survival of the eggs and eventual offspring. Factors such as environmental conditions, predation risks, and available resources play a significant role in determining where and how oviposition occurs.
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The act of depositing or laying eggs is called Oviposition.
The production of eggs is known as oviposition. After fertilization, the eggs are deposited by the female organism.
Copulation is the reproductive process in which male and female organisms engage in mating, often involving the transfer of sperm to fertilize eggs. Oviposition, on the other hand, refers to the act of laying eggs by female animals. Together, these processes are crucial for the reproduction of many species, particularly in insects, birds, and reptiles, where fertilization and development of offspring occur externally.
Parturition is the term meaning delivery of a developed fetus. A related term, oviposition, means delivery of an egg containing an embryo.
Robert Harold Turnbow has written: 'Prey consumption, survivorship and oviposition by adults of the bark beetle predator Thanasimus dubius Fabricius (Coleoptera:Cleridae)' -- subject(s): Bark beetles, Biological control
Snakes lay eggs via a process called oviposition. The eggs develop and are then laid through the cloaca, which is an opening in the snake's body that serves as the endpoint for the digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts.
Donald C. Schmiege has written: 'Oviposition preference of the black-headed budworm and host phenology' -- subject(s): Acleris variana, Western hemlock 'Mortality of overwintering eggs of the black-headed budworm and hemlock sawfly in southeast Alaska' -- subject(s): Acleris variana, Hemlock sawfly
Flies reproduce through a process called oviposition, where females lay eggs on suitable surfaces such as decaying matter or feces. These eggs hatch into larvae, which then go through several stages of development before emerging as adult flies. This whole process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the species of fly.
Maggots reproduce through a process called oviposition, in which adult flies lay eggs in decaying organic matter. The eggs hatch into larvae, which eventually develop into adult flies. This life cycle completes in about 7-10 days under favorable conditions.
Your Answer is here... Deep-body temperature of the laying hen was measured with an implantable radio transmitter. Food and water intake and oviposition time were recorded, remotely, based on electric signals from microswitches attached to the individual cages. Body temperature and feeding activity of the laying hen under continuous light displayed a circadian rhythm. The length of the body-temperature cycle was 25.2 h, and the feeding cycle was 25.3 h. These values appear to be associated with the animal's laying cycle which was 25.3 h. The laying cycle of the hen can play an important role in the maintenance of circadian rhythms of body temperature and feeding activity. Both the marked temperature rise found at the time of oviposition and the prelaying (or nesting) behavior may be controlled by a preovulatory surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone. Regards, M. Saad Shahid saadi.saad@gmail.com
Cicadas need several key elements to survive, including a suitable habitat with access to trees for oviposition and shelter. They primarily feed on the sap from plants, particularly tree roots, which provides them with the necessary nutrients. Additionally, cicadas require a conducive environment with sufficient moisture and temperature to thrive during their life cycle. Finally, protection from predators and environmental stresses is also crucial for their survival.