Plural form of amplexus; multiple instances of the mating embrace in frogs and toads.
From 'amplexus' + regular English plural '-es.' Though the word is Latin in origin, it follows English pluralization patterns in scientific English.
During spring breeding season, wetlands can contain hundreds of amplexuses happening simultaneously—the chaos of mating competition creates an acoustic frenzy that actually helps isolated frog populations find each other across miles of distance.
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