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life cycle

life cycle Life cycle refers to the sequence of developmental stages and related measurable traits in an organism, such as survival and developmental timing.

Life cycle refers to the sequence of developmental stages and related measurable traits in an organism, such as survival and developmental timing. In assessment contexts, these life-cycle outcomes can be used as endpoints in long-term testing to evaluate the effects of exposures or toxicants.