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A note on the life-span of r-strategists
Heip, C.H.R. (1974). A note on the life-span of r-strategists. Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 42: 117-120
In: Biologisch Jaarboek (Dodonaea). Koninklijk Natuurwetenschappelijk Genootschap Dodonaea: Gent. ISSN 0366-0818, more
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    Properties > Biological properties > Longevity
    Marine/Coastal
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  • Heip, C.H.R., more
Abstract
    The idea is presented that the short life-span of r-strategists may in some cases be an adaptation to avoid predation. Evidence supporting this hypothesis is presented by examination of predation of the polyp Protohydra leuckarti on harpacticoid copepods.
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