Basic reproductive rate
- Pronunciation
- /BAY-sik ree-proh-DUK-tiv reyt/
- Category
- Reproduction
- Singular
- Basic reproductive rate
- Plural
- Basic reproductive rates
Definition
The average number of offspring a female can produce in her lifetime under ideal conditions, assuming she survives to full reproductive age.
Etymology
Derived from the concept of reproductive rate and its basic biological components.
Example
The basic reproductive rate of a housefly is estimated to be around 12, meaning that each female can theoretically produce up to 12 offspring in her lifetime.