Expected life span

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004224",
  "term": "Expected life span",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The average period that an organism or a population of organisms is anticipated to live under specific environmental conditions. This metric is a key parameter in ecotoxicology for assessing the long-term effects of environmental stressors on populations. It can be influenced by factors such as food availability, predation, and exposure to toxicants.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 883 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/expected-life-span/"
}