amphitoky

/æmfɪˈtɒki/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of alternate generations, where each generation occupies the opposite end of a geographical range, or one generation migrates to a different area than the previous one.

“The study of amphitoky revealed interesting patterns in the migratory behavior of certain species.”

Synonyms

  • alternate generation
  • biogeographic cycle

Antonyms

  • synchronous generation