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iteroparity

In biology, the repeated production of offspring at intervals throughout the life cycle. It is usually contrasted with semelparity, where each individual reproduces only once during its life.
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irradians is not a semelparous species (one-time reproduction) but rather an example of interrupted iteroparity (repeated reproduction) caused by losses in its genome.
The possible role of telomeres in the short life span of the bay ... by Estabrooks, Stephen L. / Journal of Shellfish Research
The evolution of phenotypic variance with iteroparity.
Maturity, ovarian cycle, fecundity, and age-specific parturition of ... by Bobko, Stephen J.; Berkeley, Steven A. / Fishery Bulletin
In contrast, at the subtidal protected oyster reef, rapid growth may have resulted in reproduction in the first year, and individuals probably survive and reproduce for several years (average size was around 50 mm, and iteroparity may also explain the bimodal size distribution at this site shown in Fig.
Intraspecific life history variation in the southern oyster drill, ... by Richardson, Terry D. / Journal of Shellfish Research
 
 
 
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