Amphitokal

/ˌæmfɪˈtoʊkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by reproduction that occurs in multiple locations or through multiple reproductive cycles.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphi-' (both/multiple) and 'tokos' (birth/reproduction), describing organisms with diverse or distributed reproductive strategies.

Kelly Says

Some fish are amphitokal, spawning in multiple locations during a season—this spreading of eggs increases survival odds compared to putting all reproductive effort in one place.

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