41. But, as with many such vulnerable animals, nature balances the predation with fecundity . 42. The horns are taken to represent " aggressive power, genetic vigor and fecundity ." 43. Evolution favours high rates of fecundity in " r "-selected species. 44. A lack of fertility is infertility while a lack of fecundity would be called sterility. 45. The species is thought to have evolved its high fecundity due to its harsh environment. 46. The fecundity of wild individuals is low. 47. Larger females have higher fecundity , the clutch size ranging from eight to 61 eggs. 48. They have late sexual maturity, only moderate fecundity , and spawn at low frequencies. 49. Beetal is considered to be a good milker with large body size and high fecundity . 50. The potential fecundity of the female is 17, 000 to 56, 000 eggs.
