Epitoky is a process that occurs in many species of polychaete marine worms wherein a sexually immature worm (the atoke) is modified or transformed into a sexually mature worm (the …

Epitoky is the process of the transformation of marine polychaete worms into a specific stage of a lifecycle ready for reproduction. In many worms, the epitoky proceeds via schizogamy, where...

…the tail section (the “epitoke”), bearing reproductive cells, swims to the surface, where it releases eggs and sperm. Tens of thousands of epitokes swarm and release gametes …

Epitoky is a process that occurs in many species of polychaete marine worms wherein a sexually immature worm (the atoke) is modified or transformed into a sexually mature worm (the …

Before reproducing, most species undergo morphological and physiological modifications when they become sexually mature. This sexual transformation is known as epitoky: atokous …

Epitoky definition: (biology) A form of reproduction in some polychaete annelids in which the worms undergo a partial or complete transformation into an epitoke, a pelagic morph capable …

Epitoky is an unusual mode of reproduction unique to polychaetes in which the worm undergoes a partial or entire transition into a pelagic, sexually reproductive morph known as an epitoke. …

Jan 1, 2008 · The nereidid Nereis (Neanthes) virens undergoes drastic behavioural, morphological and physiological changes during its sexual maturation (epitoky).

The meaning of EPITOKE is the posterior sexual part of various polychaete worms that develops from the anterior sexless part.

During one lunch hour, one of the rather quirky scientists — let’s just call him Poindexter — started talking about how it was almost the last lunar quarter of the year, which triggers his …