Egg Laying (Noun)
Meaning
The production of eggs (especially in birds).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Egg-laying is the process by which female birds produce eggs outside of their bodies.
- The hen's egg-laying peak is around 18-24 months of age, after which the rate of laying slows down.
- Herbivorous birds tend to invest more energy in egg-laying to ensure their young have sufficient nutrition.
- Humans have domesticated certain bird species mainly for their high egg-laying capacity.
- Birds must maintain strong calcium levels throughout their lives due to their egg-laying requirements.