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depensation
(English) The effect where a decrease in spawning stock leads to reduced survival or production of eggs, a) through increased predation per egg given constant predator pressure, or b) the 'Allee' effect which is the reduced likelihood of finding a mate. (See also: mortality, recruitment)

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