"ovitrap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ovitraps [plural]
Etymology: From ovi- + trap. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ovi|trap}} ovi- + trap Head templates: {{en-noun}} ovitrap (plural ovitraps)
  1. A device that resembles the preferred breeding site of mosquitoes, used to attract them and capture their eggs in scientific studies. Wikipedia link: ovitrap Related terms: ovistrip, ovitrapping

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