offspring

Example Sentences

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In some plant insect relationships, the insect both pollinates the plant and uses the fruit as a place for its offspring to grow.

From Science Daily

Under the statutes, the fund will manage Agrofert and then pass it on to Babis's offspring "in order to ensure the long-term fulfilment of their material needs".

From Barron's

In case that sounded rather brutal, the general was quick to reassure any anxious parents that their offspring would be handled with care.

From BBC

Without these hormones, mice virtually ignore their new offspring.

From BBC

"The key point here is that this early separation between parent and offspring, and the size differences between these creatures, likely led to profound ecological consequences," Holtz explained.

From Science Daily