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Concept information

Preferred term

conception rate

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The percentage of matings that result in the successful fusion of egg and sperm to produce a zygote. Term can be used to describe individuals as well as groups or populations that share a common characteristic.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • conception efficiency
  • mating efficiency (animals)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137863

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