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Density dependence, lifespan and the evolutionary dynamics of longevity.
Theoretical population biology - 1 Feb 2009
Bonsall Michael B, Mangel Marc
Abstract excerpt
Longevity is a life-history trait that is shaped by natural selection. Evolution will shape mortality trajectories and lifespans, but until now the evolutionary analysis of longevity is based principally on a density-independent (Euler-Lotka) framework. The effects of density dependence on the evolution of lifespan and mortality remain largely unexplored. We investigate the influence of different population...
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