Reproductive failure refers to the inability of an organism to successfully reproduce and produce offspring. It can be caused by various factors such as environmental pollution, habitat destruction, or genetic abnormalities.
Imagine a factory that is unable to produce any products due to malfunctioning machinery. Similarly, reproductive failure is like a biological "factory" that cannot produce new individuals.
Endangered Species: Species that are at risk of extinction due to low population numbers or declining reproductive success.
Fertility Rate: The average number of children born per woman in a specific population or region.
Breeding Season: A specific time period during which animals engage in mating behaviors and reproduction occurs.
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