Evolution of Life Histories of Mammals
Mark S. Boyce • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300040845
Evolution of Life Histories of Mammals
Mark S. Boyce • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300040849 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300040845 · 1988
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This volume examines the diverse life history strategies of mammals, ranging from the massive blue whale to the diminutive Etruscan shrew. Mark S. Boyce synthesizes empirical data and theoretical models to explore how evolutionary pressures shape reproductive patterns, longevity, and metabolic rates across various mammalian species. The text provides a rigorous analysis of the ecological constraints and selective forces that dictate the survival strategies of these animals.
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