noun
- the mating embrace of frogs and toads in which the male clasps the female from behind
Usage: biological term
Examples
- During amplexus, the male frog grasps the female tightly around her back.
- The biologist observed several pairs of toads in amplexus near the pond.
- Amplexus can last for hours or even days in some amphibian species.
- The male’s grip during amplexus ensures successful fertilization of the eggs.
- Spring rains trigger amplexus behavior in many frog populations.