Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
protandrous
adjective
/prəˈtændrəss/
Definition
Pertaining to a type of hermaphroditism where the male reproductive organs mature before the female organs.
Examples
- In protandrous species, such as certain types of fish, the males can fertilize more eggs when they are younger.
- The protandrous nature of the organism helps balance the population dynamics in its habitat.
Meaning
In many plants and some animal species, protandrous individuals start their reproductive life as males and later may change to females.
Synonyms
- None commonly used
