What is another word for laying eggs?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪɪŋ ˈɛɡz] (IPA)

Laying eggs, or oviposition, is a natural process that occurs in various animal species, including birds, reptiles, and some insects. Synonyms for laying eggs include egg-laying, spawning, oviparity, and ovulation. In birds, laying eggs is referred to as nesting, while in reptiles, it is often called burrowing. Other terms used for egg production in insects include ovigeny, and oogenesis. Regardless of the term used, the act of laying eggs is essential for ensuring the survival and continuation of a species. Understanding the varying terminologies used to describe egg-laying can help us gain insight into the world of different animals.

What are the hypernyms for Laying eggs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    egg laying, Oviparity, animal reproduction, Egg production, reproductive biology.

What are the opposite words for laying eggs?

The term laying eggs refers to the process of a female animal producing and depositing eggs. The antonyms or opposite of laying eggs are "destroying eggs" or "absorbing eggs." Destroying eggs refers to the act of intentionally breaking or destroying eggs, while absorbing eggs refers to a natural process where the female absorbs the eggs. Both of these actions result in the opposite of laying eggs, where instead of producing and depositing eggs, the eggs are destroyed or reabsorbed by the female's body. These antonyms for laying eggs are commonly observed among animals that fail to hatch their eggs or experience difficulty in reproduction.

What are the antonyms for Laying eggs?

Famous quotes with Laying eggs

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  • I like doing radio because it's so intimate. The moment people hear your voice, you're inside there heads, not only that, you're in there laying eggs.
    Doug Coupland
  • I go on working for the same reason that a hen goes on laying eggs.
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