Article
Quantitative genetics of age at reproduction in wild swans: support for antagonistic pleiotropy models of senescence.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 25 Apr 2006
Charmantier Anne, Perrins Christopher, McCleery Robin H, Sheldon Ben C
Abstract excerpt
Why do individuals stop reproducing after a certain age, and how is this age determined? The antagonistic pleiotropy theory for the evolution of senescence predicts that increased early-life performance should be accompanied by earlier (or faster) senescence. Hence, an individual that has started...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
