life history
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noun Biology.
1.
the series of living phenomena exhibited by an organism in the course of its development from inception to death.
2.
life cycle ( def 1 ).
Origin:
1865–70
1865–70
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| life history | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the series of changes undergone by an organism between fertilization of the egg and death |
| 2. | the series of events that make up a person's life |
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Example sentences
Much about the jellyfish life history is still unknown.
For all these reasons, foraging during nesting is a stress point in the life history of albatross.
The bacterium has an interesting multi-stage life history.
Individuals vary widely in their responses, determined both by genetic predisposition and by life history.
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