ScienceAugust 26, 2026

univoltine

YOO-nee-vol-teen

Definition

Refers to a species or organism that completes only one generation or reproductive cycle per year.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'unus' meaning 'one' and the Latin 'volvere' meaning 'to roll' or 'to turn,' reflecting the organism's single yearly turn or cycle of life.

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize butterfly species by their life cycle, specifically noting that univoltine specialists are highly sensitive to habitat changes.

Butterflies Reveal What A “Healthy” Forest May Be Hiding

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Asian Scientist Magazine

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