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What are the evolutionary constraints on larval growth in a trophically transmitted parasite?
For organisms with a complex life cycle, a large larval size is generally beneficial, but it may come at the expense of prolonged development. Individuals that grow fast may avoid this tradeoff and switch habitats at both a larger size and younger age. A fast growth rate itself can be costly, howeve...
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Springer-Verlag
2009
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2821511/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19921268 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00442-009-1507-6 |