Optimal Semelparity

James W. Vaupel; Trifon I. Missov; C. Jessica E. Metcalf

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0057133

Optimal Semelparity

James W. Vaupel, Trifon I. Missov, C. Jessica E. Metcalf

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Abstract

Semelparous organisms have a simple life cycle characterized by immediate death after reproduction. We assume that semelparous life histories can be separated into a juvenile non-reproductive period followed by an adult period during which reproduction is possible. We derive formulae for the optimal age and size at reproduction and for the optimal size of the offspring (e.g., seeds). Our main contribution is to determine the conditions under which the optimal size of the offspring does not depend on the optimal size at reproduction and vice versa.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	e57133
Journal	PloS one
Volume	8
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0057133
State	Published - Feb 19 2013
Externally published	Yes

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General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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