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The evolution of life histories : theory and analysis
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This chapter discusses life history variations, the age schedules of birth and death, the cost of reproduction, and the size of clutch and offspring size.Abstract:
Life history variations: a first look. Quantitative genetic background. Life history theory: a framework. Methods of analysis. The age schedules of birth and death. The cost of reproduction. Age and size at maturity. Reproductive effort. Clutch size. Offspring size. Final thoughts. Index.read more
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