mating
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During mating, the male collects the eggs using specialized appendages near the base of his head called 'ovigers'.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is hoping 2026 could be a “bumper summer of butterflies” because warm, dry days mean uninterrupted foraging, mating and egg-laying.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Consequently the number of imports and exports at the site in Atherstone, on the Leciestershire/Warwickshire border, have declined significantly, affecting their ability to bring in mating pairs for breeding.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
In nature, it’s believed that some beetles are shiny for camouflage, protection and mating purposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lindsey said, “Let it out, let it out,” and then Colin said, “But I can't, because if I let it out it'll sound like a bullfrog's mating call,” and everyone, including Colin, laughed.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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