Multiple big bang phenology

  • Title

    Multiple big bang phenology

  • Definition

    A flowering strategy in which abundant flowers are produced each day for a few days at several different times of the year.

  • Notes

    This phenological term was coined by Al Gentry. See the following paper for more information. The multiple big bang phenology was also called the Type 5 phenology by Gentry. Gentry, A. 1974. Coevolutionary patterns in Central American Bigoniaceae. Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 61: 728-759.

  • Related Terms

    Modified steady state phenology

    Steady state phenology

    Cornucopia phenology

    Big bang phenology

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