epigamy means A form of reproduction in marine worms in which the entire body undergoes a drastic transformation, becoming a specialized epitoke to swim to the surface, release gametes, and then die, often synchronized with moon cycles for mass spawning. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.
Etymology
By surface analysis, epi- + -gamy.
noun
- A form of reproduction in marine worms in which the entire body undergoes a drastic transformation, becoming a specialized epitoke to swim to the surface, release gametes, and then die, often synchronized with moon cycles for mass spawning.