Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
iteroparous
Adjective
/ˌɪtəˈrɒpərəs/
Definition
Capable of producing offspring multiple times during its lifetime.
Examples
- Many species of fish are iteroparous, allowing them to spawn several times each breeding season.
- Iteroparous organisms adapt their reproductive strategies to survive in changing environments.
Meaning
The term refers to species that can reproduce at various intervals throughout their lives, as opposed to those that reproduce only once and then die.
Synonyms
- Multisporous
- Repeatedly reproductive
- Continuous breeder
