arenguperioode
Arenguperioode is a term used in some developmental biology and life-history literature to denote a series of developmental periods that an organism passes through during its life cycle. The word is formed from the Estonian arengu- meaning development and perioode meaning periods, reflecting a focus on distinct phases within ontogeny.
Definition and scope: Arenguperioode refers to discrete phases within an organism’s development that are distinguished by
Relation to other concepts: The term overlaps with life-history stages, ontogenetic stages, and developmental stages, but
Applications and significance: Arenguperioode provides a framework for cross-taxa comparisons of growth, reproduction, and survival strategies.
Critiques and challenges: Definitions are not universally standardized; there is a risk of terminological confusion with