The coevolution of lifespan and reversible plasticity
Reversible phenotypic plasticity is expected to be favoured by long lifespan, as this increases the environmental variation individuals experience. Here, the authors develop a model showing how phenotypic plasticity can drive selection on lifespan, leading to coevolution of these traits.
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/b8f900fd1d4b485595e17bd762d5b5e5 |
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| Sumario: | Reversible phenotypic plasticity is expected to be favoured by long lifespan, as this increases the environmental variation individuals experience. Here, the authors develop a model showing how phenotypic plasticity can drive selection on lifespan, leading to coevolution of these traits. |
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