A primer of life histories : ecology, evolution, and application /

In addition to addressing questions of fundamental importance to ecology and evolution, life-history research plays an integral role in species conservation and management. This accessible primer encompasses the basic concepts, theories and applied elements of life history evolution, including patte...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Hutchings, Jeffrey Alexander
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
In addition to addressing questions of fundamental importance to ecology and evolution, life-history research plays an integral role in species conservation and management. This accessible primer encompasses the basic concepts, theories and applied elements of life history evolution, including patterns of trait variability, underlying mechanisms of plastic/evolutionary change and the practical utility of life-history traits as metrics of species/population recovery, sustainable exploitation and risk of extinction.
Umfang:
1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour).
Anmerkungen:
This edition also issued in print: 2021.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-187560-0
0-19-257625-9
Schlagworte:
Reproduction.
Sexual behavior in animals.
Evolution (Biology)
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