ovigerous

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English

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Etymology

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From ovum (egg) +‎ -gerous.

Adjective

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ovigerous (not comparable)

  1. carrying or bearing eggs.
    • 1991, Lipke Holthuis, Marine Lobsters of the World[1]:
      Protective measures for the species include a size limit (carapace length 8.5 cm), a closed season from 1 July to 31 October, bag limits for sportsfishermen (2 specimens per day), and the prohibition of taking ovigerous females or softshelled specimens.
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