lay eggs
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One group evolved to lay eggs on land, leading to reptiles, birds, and mammals.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
“Jets don’t catch worms, build nests, find mates, lay eggs, or care for their young, but they do a great job of flying from one place to another.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
They spend most of their lifetime living in trees — descending only to lay eggs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025
The researchers wanted to know whether female leafworms would use the clicks to decide where to lay eggs, one of the most important choices in their lives.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2024
The slightly meaty odor of morels attracts flies, which lay eggs in the safety of the mushroom’s hollow stalk.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
