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life cycle

NOUN
processes of lifeform
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Its life cycle includes a journey of 11,000 kilometers from Andean headwaters to coastal nursery areas.

From Science Daily

Senescence is part of the natural life cycle of a female octopus.

From Los Angeles Times

In “The Story of Stories,” Mr. Ashton tells how the arrival of oranges in Western Australia disrupted the life cycle of a rare type of jewel bug.

From The Wall Street Journal

And an indicator’s life cycle is shortened to the extent it becomes widely known.

From MarketWatch

Scientists measure a food's environmental impact using a life cycle assessment, which tracks the entire process from production to disposal.

From Science Daily