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The evolution of life histories
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In this article, age and size at maturity at maturity number and size of offspring Reproductive lifespan and ageing are discussed. But the authors focus on the effects of age and stage structure on fertility.Abstract:
Prologue Part I: Evolutionary explanation Demography: age and stage structure Quantitative genetics and reaction norms Trade-offs Lineage-specific effects Part II: Age and size at maturity Number and size of offspring Reproductive lifespan and ageing Appendices Glossary References Author index Subject index.read more
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RESEARCH ARTICLE Seasonal variation in metabolic rate, flight activity and body size of Anopheles gambiae in the Sahel
Diana L. Huestis,Alpha S. Yaro,Adama I. Traoré,Kathryne L. Dieter,Juliette I. Nwagbara,Aleah Bowie,Abdoulaye Adamou,Yaya Kassogue,Moussa Diallo,Seydou Timbiné,Adama Dao,Tovi Lehmann +11 more
TL;DR: In this article, the role of ecophysiological changes associated with dry season survival of wild-caught Anopheles gambiae complex was assessed by measuring body size, flight activity and metabolic rate of wildcaught mosquitoes throughout 1year in a Sahelian locality, far from permanent water sources, and at a riparian location adjacent to the Niger River.
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Short Report Low Digit Ratio (2D:4D) is Associated with Delayed Menarche
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Rodent, proechimys semispinosus
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