Phenomena and Processes

Life History Traits

Morphological or behavioral traits influenced by various living conditions that a population encounters especially as it pertains to REPRODUCTION and survival of the population (see POPULATION DYNAMICS) such as age at first reproductive event, number and size of offspring, and lifespan.

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Abstract

Morphological or behavioral traits influenced by various living conditions that a population encounters especially as it pertains to REPRODUCTION and survival of the population (see POPULATION DYNAMICS) such as age at first reproductive event, number and size of offspring, and lifespan.

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10 entry terms
  • Life History Characteristics
  • Life History Variation
  • Life History Characteristic
  • Life History Trait
  • Life History Variations
  • Life History Strategies
  • Life History Strategy
  • Life History Theory
  • Strategies, Life History
  • Strategy, Life History

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Biological Evolution (1974-2016)
  • Life Cycle Stages (1963-2016)

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  1. G05.045w.513
  2. G16.075w.478
  3. G16.575

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Life History Traits. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000071421. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000071421
  2. Life History Traits. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71150575