deuterotokous Definition
- 1having a second brood or generation of offspring
- 2having a larval stage that hatches from an egg
Using deuterotokous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deuterotokous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The deuterotokous species of spider produces two broods per year.
Example
Deuterotokous insects have a larval stage that hatches from an egg.
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Summary: deuterotokous in Brief
'Deuterotokous' [doo-ter-uh-toh-kuhs] is an adjective used to describe organisms that have a second brood or generation of offspring, or have a larval stage that hatches from an egg. Examples include the deuterotokous species of spider that produces two broods per year and deuterotokous insects with a larval stage that hatches from an egg.
