Semelparity and iteroparity
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Semelparity and iteroparity are two reproductive strategies available to living organisms. A species is semelparous if it is characterized by a single reproductive episode before death, and iteroparous if it is characterized by multiple reproductive cycles. Iteroparity can be further divided into continuous iteroparity (e.g., primates, including humans and chimpanzees) and seasonal iteroparity (e.g. birds, dogs, etc.). Some botanists use the parallel terms monocarpy and polycarpy.