Gender differences in longevity in early and late reproduced lines of the seed beetle
In most animals the average longevity of females is greater than that of males. Among the many explanations of the evolution of sex-specific mortality rates, we tested the hypothesis that sexual selection plays an important role in shaping the longevity and ageing of both sexes. The present study...
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Language: | English |
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University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad
2011-01-01
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Series: | Archives of Biological Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2011/0354-46641101129S.pdf |