life history
Americannoun
-
the series of living phenomena exhibited by an organism in the course of its development from inception to death.
noun
-
the series of changes undergone by an organism between fertilization of the egg and death
-
the series of events that make up a person's life
Etymology
Origin of life history
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Baleen whales’ life history – particularly the age when females start breeding and the interval between calves – is strongly influenced by their potential lifespan.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024
The authors also contest Herculano-Houzel's assumption that one can predict different dinosaurs' metabolisms, aging rates and other life history traits based on the existing data.
From Salon • May 4, 2024
"For several reasons I think that spear squid are an ideal organism to study how environmental and ecological conditions can affect life history."
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024
"Additionally, the effects of social status on life history trajectories and health are typically passed across generations," adds Hofer.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024
Not all, of course, are suitable subjects for this technique, much depending on details of the life history, population density, and reactions to radiation.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
