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Life-history trade-offs and ecological dynamics in the evolution of longevity.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 7 Jun 2004
Bonsall Michael B, Mangel Marc
Abstract excerpt
Longevity is a life-history trait that is shaped by natural selection. An unexplored consequence is how selection on this trait affects diversity and diversification in species assemblages. Motivated by the diverse rockfish (Sebastes) assemblage in the North Pacific, the effects of trade-offs in longevity against competitive ability are explored. A competition model is developed and used to explore the potential...
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