ampherotoky
|am-pher-o-to-ky|
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/æmˈfɛrəˌtoʊki/
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/æmˈfɛrəˌtəʊki/
birth of both sexes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampherotoky' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphero,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'tokos' meant 'birth.'
Historical Evolution
'amphero' transformed into the modern English word 'ampherotoky' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'birth of both sexes,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of parthenogenesis in which both male and female offspring are produced.
Ampherotoky is observed in some species of wasps.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 19:21