Definitions

1. adjective

Describing an animal that has a reproductive cycle in which there are two distinct phases or periods of estrus, separated by a period of anestrus.

“The dioestrous cycle of the rabbit is quite complex, consisting of two periods of estrus separated by a month-long anestrus phase.”

2. noun

An animal that has a reproductive cycle in which there are two distinct phases or periods of estrus, separated by a period of anestrus.

“The scientist studied the dioestrous behavior of the female reindeer in the Arctic region.”