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amplex

|am-plex|

/ˈæmplɛks/

mating clasp

Etymology

Etymology Information

'amplex' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amplexus,' where 'am-' meant 'around' and 'plectere' meant 'to weave or twine.'

Historical Evolution

'amplexus' transformed into the modern English word 'amplex' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to embrace or clasp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mating behavior in amphibians.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of mating behavior in frogs and toads where the male clasps the female to fertilize the eggs as they are laid.

The amplex position is crucial for successful reproduction in many amphibian species.

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