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Evolution in Age-Structured Populations
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The populations of many species of animals and plants are age-structured, i.e. the individuals present at any one time were born over a range of different times, and their fertility and survival depend on age. The properties of such populations are important for interpreting experiments and observations on the genetics of populations for animal and plant breeding, and for understanding the evolution of features of life-histories such as senescence and time of reproduction. In this new edition Brian Charlesworth provides a comprehensive review of the basic mathematical theory of the demography and genetics of age-structured populations. The mathematical level of the book is such that it will be accessible to anyone with a knowledge of basic calculus and linear algebra.
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The inverse relationship between longevity and fertility suggests a trade-off whereby alleles increasing reproductive output may compromise lifespan.
“This inverse relationship suggests a trade-off whereby alleles increasing reproductive output may compromise lifespan, consistent with theoretical predictions and empirical observations in many species7.”
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The negative genetic correlation between fertility and longevity supports the AP theory of aging.
“supporting the AP theory of aging7,16,50,51”
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