: the inherent capacity of an organism or species to reproduce and survive
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Recent Examples on the WebThe mononymous Jack, meanwhile, has her biotic potential enhanced through surgeries and experimentation by the Cerberus organization.—Eirik Gumeny, Wired, 31 Aug. 2021
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