Reproductive
[ree-pruh-duhk-tiv] /ˌri prəˈdʌk tɪv/
adjective
1.
serving to reproduce.
2.
concerned with or pertaining to reproduction:
a reproductive process; reproductive organs.
noun
3.
Entomology. a sexually mature male or female termite; a member of the reproductive caste.
reproductive
/ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, characteristic of, or taking part in reproduction
reproductive re·pro·duc·tive (rē’prə-dŭk’tĭv)
adj.
Of or relating to reproduction.
Tending to reproduce.
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- Reproductive cycle
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- Reproductive-isolation
noun 1. the conditions, as physiological or behavioral differences or geographical barriers, that prevent potentially interbreeding populations from cross-fertilization.