Life-history trade-offs and ecological dynamics in the evolution of longevity.

Journal article

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 for species diversification and coexistence. Invasion analyses highlight that lif...

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Authors: Bonsall, M; Mangel, M

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Proceedings. Biological sciences / The Royal Society
• Volume: 271
• Issue: 1544
• Pages: 1143-1150
• Publication date: 2004-06-01
• DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2004.2722
• EISSN: 1471-2954
• ISSN: 0962-8452
• Language: English
• Keywords: Mutation; Longevity; Competitive Behavior; Selection, Genetic; Biological Evolution; Fishes; Models, Biological; Environment; Species Specificity; Ecosystem; Energy Metabolism; Animals