Net reproductive rate
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007844
The average number of female offspring produced by a female during her lifetime, taking into account survival and fecundity at different ages. This demographic parameter indicates whether a population is growing, declining, or remaining stable. A net reproductive rate of 1 signifies a stable population.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-007844 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 919 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09) |
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