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Fecundity

Definition:

The physiological reproductive capacity of an organism or population, i.e. its potential ability to produce viable offspring.

Not to be confused with fertility.

Confusing language difference:

Please note that "fecundity" corresponds to "fertilité" in French and "fertilidad" in Spanish whereas the French word "fécondité" and the Spanish word "fecundidad" mean "fertility".

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Fertility

Translation(s):

Español: Fertilidad
Français: Fertilité

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