metoestrus

/mɛtəʊˈɛstrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of reproductive cycle in certain invertebrates, such as some species of sea slugs and snails, characterized by a complex sequence of physiological changes.

“The researchers studied the metoestrus cycle of the sea slug to gain insights into its reproductive behavior.”

Synonyms

  • breeding cycle
  • reproductive cycle

Antonyms

  • sterility