Comparative energetics of primate fetal growth

Among the primates, <em>Homo sapiens</em> has evolved a life history which includes long gestation, relatively slow growth to reproductive maturity, and large body size. While the slow growth rate may be linked to the energetic demands of having a large brain, there are other important m...

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Auteur principal: Ulijaszek, S
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: Wiley-Liss, Inc. 2002
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