Egg pod

Pronunciation
/Eg pod/
Category
Reproduction
Singular
Egg pod
Plural
Egg pods

Definition

A structure created by female grasshoppers and some other insects that contains eggs laid in a protective layer, often frothy or foamy.

Etymology

From the English words 'egg' and 'pod', referring to the shape and nature of the structure.

Example

The egg pods of the two-striped grasshopper are deposited among the roots of grasses.

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