voltinism

English

Etymology

From the combining form -voltine (as in bivoltine) +‎ -ism.[1][2]

Noun

voltinism (countable and uncountable, plural voltinisms)

  1. (biology) The number of broods or generations of an organism in one year.

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References

  1. ^ “voltinism, n.”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. ^ “voltinism, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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