What does semelparous mean?
Semelparous means (biology) Reproducing only once in a lifetime..
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/ˈsɛməlpərəs/ · adjective
(biology) Reproducing only once in a lifetime..
Use semelparous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Semelparous means (biology) Reproducing only once in a lifetime..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include iteroparous.
Use semelparous where its definition matches the intended context.
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