Age and size at maturity Most organisms grow for a period of time before maturing
Chapter 4, Problem 17(choose chapter or problem)
Age and size at maturity Most organisms grow for a period of time before maturing reproductively. For many species of insects and fish, the later the age a at maturity, the larger the individual will be, and this translates into a greater reproductive output. At the same time, however, the probability of surviving to maturity decreases as the age of maturity increases. These contrasting effects can be combined into a single measure of reproductive success in
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