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postbreeding

postbreeding

7.2
The time after animals breed
  • adjective
  • /ˌpoʊstˈbridɪŋ/
  • Specialized
: postcría
  • During postbreeding, many animals focus on caring for their young.

Examples

  • The postbreeding phase is crucial for the survival of many species.

  • The postbreeding habitat is important for the survival of young animals.

  • Many birds migrate to new areas during the postbreeding season.

  • Researchers observed changes in animal behavior during the postbreeding period.

  • Many birds migrate to new areas during the postbreeding season.

  • Researchers observed changes in animal behavior during the postbreeding period.

  • The postbreeding habitat is important for the survival of young animals.

Surface Forms

postbreeding positive

Morphology

postbreeding = breeding (transparent) = post + breed + ing

Clear, regular combination of the prefix 'post-' (after) with 'breeding' meaning 'after breeding'.

Etymology

The word postbreeding starts with post- meaning 'after', like in post-war, and breed meaning 'to have young'. So postbreeding names the time 'after breeding', the period when animals have already had young.