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- noun entomology The
condition , found in manyinsects , where agravid female has tofeed beforeoviposition (egg laying), in order for the eggs tomature . This is particularly important in insects that are considered vectors (e.g.mosquitos ), as without the necessary feeding, no eggs will be produced.
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