Browsing by Subject "ontogeny"
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Evolutionary Relationship between Life History and Brain Growth in Anthropoid Primates
(2008-09-18)The pace of life history is highly variable across mammals, and several evolutionary biologists have theorized that the tempo of a species' life history is set by external factors. These factors, such as food availability ... -
The Causes and Fitness Benefits of Germinating Later in the Presence of Neighbors
(2018)Theoretical and empirical studies have consistently shown that the optimal timing of seed germination reduces exposure to physical stress and minimizes competitive interactions with neighbors. However, this research has ...