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life cycle

noun as in processes of lifeform

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The two cubs, one male and one female, are 14 months old — essentially adolescents in the mountain lion life cycle.

The last phase of an octopus’ life cycle is known as senescence.

Many humans are infected when they’re nipped by nymph ticks, a period in their life cycle when they’re roughly the size of a poppy seed and barely visible to the naked eye.

Numerous sequels and crossovers with the “Predator” films later, and it’s clear that life cycle of the xenomorph is far from over.

From Salon

But their life cycle is odd and fascinating.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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