MFWB_A - Evolution of Life History Traits
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life history
timing and intensity of key events that contribute to fitness
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life history traits
body size (birth), growth pattern, age and size at maturity, offspring, etc
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life history strategies
reproduction, metamorphosis, diapause, semelparity, iteroparity etc
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why does reproduction decrease when fecundity increases
due to the density dependent constraints, energetic tradeoff means its unavailable for other functions
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disposable soma
saved for now and future offspring, tradeoff between maintenance and investment
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slow ageing organisms
low reproduction, high maintenance
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fast ageing organisms
high reproduction, low maintenance
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