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lay eggs
verb as in hatch
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An adult fruit fly is a strong flier that’s been known to travel 30 miles in search of food and sites to lay eggs, giving it the ability to infest new areas quickly, according to the food and agriculture department.
The condition is caused by a mite which burrows under the skin to lay eggs and is spread through close physical contact, bedding and clothes.
Their waste creates compost and they lay eggs which are used in the fridge.
He encouraged people to use insect repellent, remove standing water outside their home where mosquitoes can lay eggs, and use window and door screens to prevent mosquitoes from coming inside.
The pollinators are usually insects looking for the decaying carcasses of animals to lay eggs on, Tam said, “which is why they’re looking for stinky things. The flower is trying to mimic that odor of a dead carcass, and its entire base is a dark maroon red to mimic bloody carcasses of dead animals. Plants are just so fascinating, especially this one.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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