Life history biology definition
What is life history
An organism’s life history is the sequence of events related to survival and reproduction that occur from birth through death.
Human life history
A life history can be defined as the timing of and relative investment of energy in survival, growth, and reproduction (Figure 1).
Life history theory
Life history theory explains the general features of life cycle, i.e., how fast the organism grows, at what age it matures, how long it lives, and how often it reproduces.
Life history strategies
Life history describes the series of events and strategies an organism undergoes from birth to death, including growth, reproduction, and survival.