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OVIPOSITOR

\ˈə͡ʊvɪpˌɒsɪtə], \ˈə‍ʊvɪpˌɒsɪtə], \ˈəʊ_v_ɪ_p_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_t_ə]\

Definitions of OVIPOSITOR

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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A specialized structure in Insects for placing the eggs in a suitable place ; a tubular extension of the genital orifice in Fishes.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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