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iteroparity

noun/ˌɪtərəˈpærɪti/

reproductive strategy in which an organism can reproduce multiple times throughout its life

Many species of fish exhibit iteroparity, allowing them to spawn multiple times during their lifetimes.

repeated reproduction,multiple reproduction
word origin — from Latin 'itero' meaning 'to repeat' and 'paritas' meaning 'parity'