Preoviposition
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Prior to oviposition. not-comparable
"Our results indicated that the performance of H. oblita was optimal at moderate temperatures (20°C and 25°C), and 25°C is considered as the optimal temperature for reproduction with insects exhibiting the shortest preoviposition period, 60% of the adult life was spent in oviposition, and most importantly, the most eggs were laid at this temperature."
Example
More examples"Our results indicated that the performance of H. oblita was optimal at moderate temperatures (20°C and 25°C), and 25°C is considered as the optimal temperature for reproduction with insects exhibiting the shortest preoviposition period, 60% of the adult life was spent in oviposition, and most importantly, the most eggs were laid at this temperature."
Etymology
From pre- + oviposition.
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