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Analysis of longevity in Chordata identifies species with exceptional longevity among taxa and points to the evolution of longer lifespans.
Biogerontology - 1 Jun 2021
Berkel Caglar, Cacan Ercan
Abstract excerpt
Animals have a considerable variation in their longevity. This fundamental life-history trait is shaped by both intrinsic and extrinsic mortality pressures, influenced by multiple parameters including ecological variables and mode-of-life traits. Here, we examined the distribution of maximum age at multiple taxonomic ranks (class, order and family) in Chordata, and identified species with exceptional longevity...
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