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Effects of size at metamorphosis on stonefly fecundity, longevity, and reproductive success

Authors: Taylor, B. W.; Anderson, C. R.; Peckarsky, B. L.
Year: 1998
Journal: Oecologia, Vol. 114, pp. 494-502
Publisher: UNKNOWN
DOI: 10.1007/s004420050473
Keywords: BENTHETTE BROOK, DRUMMING, EAST RIVER, FECUNDITY, LIFE CYCLE, MEGARCYS SIGNATA, PLECOPTERA, PROTANDRY, REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS, RMBL, SEXUAL DIMORPHISM

Abstract

The data suggest that selection pressures determining body size at metamorphosis may operate independently on males and females, resulting in evolution of sexual size dimorphism, protandry, and mating early in the adult stage.

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