egg-laying behavior [GO_0018991]
A reproductive behavior that results in the deposition of eggs (either fertilized or not) upon a surface or into a medium such as water.
egg-laying behavior
ID: GO_0018991
Class
A reproductive behavior that results in the deposition of eggs (either fertilized or not) upon a surface or into a medium such as water.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| post-mating oviposition | narrow synonym | |
| egg laying | broad synonym | |
| egg-laying | broad synonym | |
| oviposition | exact synonym |
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