Definition
amplexuses
noun
- Plural of amplexus; the mating embrace of amphibians, especially frogs and toads, in which the male clasps the female to fertilize eggs as they are laid.
Usage: biology; zoology; technical
Examples
- During breeding season, frogs engage in amplexuses that can last for hours.
- The amplexuses of different frog species vary in duration and intensity.
- Biologists observed multiple amplexuses occurring simultaneously in the pond.
- Amplexuses are essential for the reproductive cycle of most amphibians.