Polyvoltine
- Pronunciation
- /pol-ee-VOL-teen/
- Category
- Life cycle
- Singular
- Polyvoltine
- Plural
- Polyvoltines
Definition
Referring to insects that have multiple generations in a single year, experiencing more than two or three broods annually.
Etymology
From Greek 'poly-', meaning 'many', and Latin 'voltinus', derived from 'volta', meaning 'a turn or time'.
Example
The silkworm, Bombyx mori, can be polyvoltine, producing several generations in one year under favorable conditions.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Univoltine
- Bivoltine
- Generations
- Lifecycle
Usage Notes
Polyvoltine species are often found in climates where the growing season is long and environmental conditions are favorable for continuous breeding.