superfecundation
/ˌsupərˌfikənˈdeɪʃən/
noun
- The fertilization of two or more eggs from the same female by sperm from different males during the same reproductive cycle.
- Superfecundation is rare in humans but more common in animals like dogs and cats.
- Scientists study superfecundation to understand reproductive biology in various species.
- A case of superfecundation was reported where twins had different fathers.