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In human [[demography]], '''fecundity''' refers to the biological capacity to reproduce. |
In human [[demography]], '''fecundity''' refers to the biological capacity to reproduce. |
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In the [[philosophy of science]], fecundity refers to the ability of a [[scientific theory]] to open new lines of theoretical inquiry. |
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Fecundity is the potential reproductive capacity of an organism or population, measured by the number of gametes (eggs), seed set or asexual propagules. Fecundation is another term for fertilisation.
In human demography, fecundity refers to the biological capacity to reproduce.
In the philosophy of science, fecundity refers to the ability of a scientific theory to open new lines of theoretical inquiry.
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