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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • oviposit

    To deposit an egg during a spawning event,

  • ovipositor

    Tubular structure used to deposit eggs in some fishes. Formed by an extension of the genital opening and usually concealed but sometimes becomes visible prior to spawning. Also referred to as the genital papilla.

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