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adj
Having two kinds of young, such as offspring from asexual reproduction versus those from sexual reproduction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Producing only two offspring per reproductive cycle or gestation, such as two eggs in a clutch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Ancient Greek δίς (dís, “twice”) + τόκος (tókos, “a bringing forth, offspring”).
