Reproduction In Organisms Zoology Part Flashcards
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Definition of life span
Period from birth to natural death
Does life span depend on body size
Life span does NOT depend on body size
Life span of may fly
1 day
Butterfly life span
1-2 weeks
Fruit fly life span
1 month
Crow life span
15 years
Parrot life span
140 years
Cow life span
20-25 years
Dog life span
20-30 years
Horse life span
60 years
Crocodile life span
60 years
Elephant life span
60-70years
Tortoise life span
100-150 years
Life span is a characteristic of-
Species
Define maximum life span
Maximum number of years survived by any member of species
Average life span definition
Average number of years survived by members of a population
Define life expectancy
No of years an individual can expect to live
_____ is a feature of population
Life expectancy
Life span depends on which features (4)
Genetics
Morphology
Physiology
Environment
Name 4 stages of life
- Juvenile stage
- reproductive phase/maturity
- Senescence stage
- death
Which phase of life has max growth
Juvenile phase
Enzymatic reactions slow down during ____
Aging
Features of reproduction
DNA replication Protein synthesis takes place Protoplasm formation Gamete or spore formation Young ones produced
Define clones
Phenotypically and genotipically similar organisms (under similar environment conditions)