What derivative of pandō means "to release or deposit eggs"?

The correct answer is "spawn" because it specifically refers to the act of laying or depositing eggs, particularly in aquatic animals like fish and amphibians. The term originates from the Latin root "pandō," which means "to spread out." In the context of reproduction, spawning involves spreading or releasing eggs into the water, often in large quantities, as part of the reproductive cycle.

The other terms do relate to the life cycle of animals but do not accurately capture the idea of releasing or depositing eggs. "Hatch" pertains to the process of eggs developing and breaking open to release the young, "breed" refers to mating and producing offspring, and "incubate" involves keeping eggs at the right conditions to allow them to develop but does not directly convey the action of depositing eggs. Thus, "spawn" is the term that most directly aligns with the meaning of releasing or depositing eggs.