Biparous

/ˈbɪpərəs/ adjective

Definition

Producing or bearing two offspring or broods in a single breeding season.

Etymology

From 'bi-' (two) and Latin 'parere' (to bear or produce), used in biology to describe reproductive patterns.

Kelly Says

Some bird species are biparous, raising two separate broods of chicks in one spring and summer—they're basically baby-making machines!

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