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ovipara

/ˌɒvɪˈpɛərə/ noun · British & US
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What does ovipara mean?

noun

A female insect that lays eggs, especially a female that lays eggs without fertilization, such as a parthenogenetic insect.

Example

"The ovipara of the species was a crucial part of its life cycle."

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