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Preferred Term:
animal reproduction
Definition:
The production by an organism of new individuals that contain some portion of their genetic material inherited from that organism.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
- estrous cycle
- parity (reproduction)
- farrowing rate
- sperm transport
- ovulation
- hatching
- insect reproduction
- embryonic mortality
- perinatal period
- gestation period
- luteolysis
- conception
- sperm motility
- oviposition
- estrus detection
- ejaculation
- litter weight
- insemination
- breeding season
- menstrual cycle
- maternal-fetal transfer
- copulation
- acrosome reaction
- clutch size
- lambing rate
- egg production
- animal fertility
- sperm capacitation
- calving rate
- pregnancy
- litters (young animals)
- postpartum interval
- parturition
- litter size
- egg incubation
Entry Terms:
- reproductive physiology (animals)
- theriogenology
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3138
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