Survivorship
- Pronunciation
- /Suh-VYE-vor-ship/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Survivorship
- Plural
- Survivorships
Definition
The ability of an organism to survive from birth to reproduction.
Etymology
Example
High survivorship in a population indicates that a large proportion of individuals reach reproductive age.
Related Terms
- Life history
- Mortality
- Population dynamics
Usage Notes
Survivorship is often measured as the percentage of individuals that survive to a specific age or stage.