Density dependence, lifespan and the evolutionary dynamics of longevity

Longevity is a life-history trait that is shaped by natural selection. Evolution will shape mortality trajectories and lifespans, but until now the evolutionary analysis of longevity is based principally on a density-independent (Euler-Lotka) framework. The effects of density dependence on the evolu...

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Main Authors: Bonsall, M, Mangel, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009
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