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Epitoky
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 epitoke). Epitokes are pelagic morphs capable of sexual reproduction. Unlike the immature form, which is typically benthic (lives on the bottom), epitokes are specialized for swimming as well as reproducing. The primary benefit to epitoky is increased chances of finding other members of the same species for reproduction. There are two methods in which epitoky can occur: schizogamy and epigamy.
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Epitoky
Epitoky is a form of reproduction observed in polychaete marine worms. The worms undergo a partial or complete transformation into an epitoke, a pelagic morph capable of sexual reproduction. Often an epitoke is the posterior part of the worm, which separates from the anterior part; gametes are produced inside the epitoke. The epitoke may also form by asexual budding from the posterior. There are two methods in which this can occur, epigamy and schizogamy. In epigamy, the whole worm transforms into a swarming epitoke. It rises and sheds its eggs and sperm. After reproduction, it dies. In schizogamy, the sexual forms are budded from the posterior or from the parapodia to swarm. This is effectively asexual reproduction of the epitoke. The first form is characteristic of Nereidae where the whole worm becomes an epitoke. This form may be accompanied by partial or full degeneracy of digestive organs and enhancement of motor and sensory organs; in particular, whereas in its nonreproductive form the worm is a crawling animal, when it becomes an epitoke the worm develops swimming appendages, such as broad parapodia with paddle-shaped chaetae.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epitoky in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epitoky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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