Craniorachischisis-combination of anencephaly with a contiguous bony defect of the spine (also without meninges covering the neural tissue –rachischisis)

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Iteroparity - Repeated reproduction at intervals throughout the life cycle. It is common in most vertebrates and perennial plants, such as trees

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Type of iteroparity

Seasonal iteroparity- Many species, such as birds or mammals, or temperate forest trees, have distinct breeding seasons Continuous iteroparity- individuals reproduce repeatedly and at any time of the year. 

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If survival of juveniles and adult is poor - Selection favors a single act of reproduction

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If survival of juveniles is very poor and unpredictable but adult are more likely to survive - Selection favors repeated reproduction and long reproductive life.

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Under favorable circumstances, the same per unit biomass of annuals produces more seeds than the same per unit biomass of trees.