maximum lifespan

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maximum
adjective
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/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/us
/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
being the largest amount or number allowed ...
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lifespan
noun[C]
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/ˈlaɪf.spæn/us
/ˈlaɪf.spæn/
the length of time for which a person, animal, or ...
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Relationship between susceptibility to protein oxidation, aging, andmaximumlifespanpotential of different species.
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A low calorie diet extends median andmaximumlifespanin many animals.
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Themaximumlifespanof this species is four years.
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Theirmaximumlifespanis probably around 7-8 years.
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Themaximumlifespanof this species is believed to be 19 years for a male and 20 years for a female.
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Maximumlifespanis determined by the rate of aging for a species inherent in its genes.
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It is likely that, as with other lemurs in the genus family, themaximumlifespanin the wild ranges between 20 and 25 years.
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Themaximumlifespanof the olive darter is around four years with an average lifespan of three years.
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In its natural environment, it has amaximumlifespanof perhaps 50 years or more, and the average lifespan is 2030 years.
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Most biomedical gerontologists believe that biomedical molecular engineering will eventually extendmaximumlifespanand even bring about rejuvenation.
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Themaximumlifespanfor a gar is 18 years.
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One source reports themaximumlifespanas at least 15 years, while another source gives at least 19 years.
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Themaximumlifespanis estimated to be 20 years.
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While theirmaximumlifespanis 96 months, the mean life expectancy for the species is 45.5 months for females and 47.5 for males.
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Theirmaximumlifespanis around 9 to 10 years.
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Mouse-like hamsters hold the record formaximumlifespanamong muroid rodents.
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Females that survive to one year of age have a life expectancy of 2.3 years and amaximumlifespanof eight years.
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Themaximumlifespanof the spotted seal is 35 years with few living beyond 25.
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Suppose that you are studying a species with amaximumlifespanof 4 years.
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Itsmaximumlifespanis more than ten years.
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