anautogeny

English

Noun

anautogeny (uncountable)

1. (entomology) The condition, found in many insects, where a gravid female has to feed before oviposition (egg laying), in order for the eggs to mature. This is particularly important in insects that are considered vectors (e.g. mosquitos), as without the necessary feeding, no eggs will be produced.

Related terms

• anautogenous

Translations

condition where a gravid insect has to feed before oviposition

• Portuguese: anautogenia f