Semelparity (Cuttlefish)
Semelparity, or the "big bang" reproduction, is a type of reproductive strategy living organisms use. Semelparous species are characterized by having a single reproductive episode before death. Animal examples include some butterflies and molluscs, cicadas, mayflies, and arachnids. The parallel plant term for semelparity is "polycarpy", and some plant examples are grain crops and most domestic vegetables.
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