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The act of laying in poultry is called:
The act of laying in poultry is called:
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Break down the Latin roots: 'Ovi-' means egg and 'position' means to place. Oviposition = the act of placing (laying) an egg.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Viviposition
- Vivipary
- Ovovivipary
- Oviposition
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Oviposition is the technical term for the process of laying eggs. It is derived from the Latin words 'ovum' (egg) and 'ponere' (to place). Vivipary refers to live birth.
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