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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2009
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