incubation

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The virus is contagious only when symptoms appear after an incubation period of two to 21 days.

From Barron's

"As these seaweed accumulations grow taller and more widespread, they risk blocking hatchlings entirely, draining their limited energy or leaving them stranded. Beyond impeding movement, sargassum may also reduce nesting space and alter incubation conditions."

From Science Daily

After an incubation period of about a year, the larvae grow into noodle-like worms up to 3 feet long that wrap around tendons, ligaments and connective tissue.

From Los Angeles Times

Mindful of the threat krill fishing poses to penguins, eight krill fishing companies in 2018 pledged to stay at least 30 km away from key breeding colonies during incubation and chick-rearing season.

From Reuters

"Kate was in an incubation cot with cables and tubes," he recalls.

From BBC