Jeffrey A.Hutchings
Primer of Life Histories: Ecology, Evolution, and Application
Primer of Life Histories: Ecology, Evolution, and Application
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Life histories are how individuals (or genotypes) change their reproductive effort in response to survival and fecundity. They reflect individual fitness, addressing ecology, evolution, and species conservation. This primer covers concepts, theories, and practical applications, with examples from various life domains. It is accessible to readers with diverse backgrounds and is useful for researchers and practitioners in ecology, evolutionary biology, and related fields.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Life histories are the intricate mechanisms by which individuals, or more precisely, genotypes, adapt their reproductive efforts in response to a multitude of factors, including genetic, phenotypic, and environmental determinants of survival and fecundity. These life histories serve as a profound reflection of the traits that hold the greatest significance for individual fitness, encompassing aspects such as age at maturity, size at maturity, number and size of offspring, and the temporal patterns in which these traits manifest throughout an individual's lifespan.
In addition to their ecological and evolutionary significance, life-history research plays a pivotal role in the conservation and management of species. By delving into the intricacies of life histories, researchers gain valuable insights into the vulnerability of species, the factors contributing to their decline, and the strategies necessary for their preservation. This accessible primer serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and applied aspects of life history evolution. It explores patterns of trait variability, the underlying mechanisms of plasticity and evolutionary change, and the practical applications of life-history traits as metrics for measuring species/population recovery, sustainable exploitation, and the risk of extinction.
Empirical examples are drawn from a diverse range of life forms, spanning the entire spectrum of existence. A Primer of Life Histories is meticulously crafted to cater to readers from a wide array of academic backgrounds and experiences, including graduate students and researchers in ecology and evolutionary biology. It is also of immense value to a more applied audience, comprising academic/government researchers specializing in fields such as wildlife biology, conservation biology, fisheries science, and the environmental sciences. By unraveling the secrets of life histories, this primer empowers individuals to contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of our planet's biodiversity, ensuring a harmonious coexistence with the diverse array of life forms that inhabit our world.
Weight: 634g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198839873
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