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polytocous

adjective

po·​lyt·​o·​cous pə-ˈlit-ə-kəs How to pronounce polytocous (audio)
: producing many eggs or young at one time compare monotocous

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“Polytocous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polytocous. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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