Reconsideration of r/K Selection Theory Using Stochastic Control Theory and Nonlinear Structured Population Models.

Despite the fact that density effects and individual differences in life history are considered to be important for evolution, these factors lead to several difficulties in understanding the evolution of life history, especially when population sizes reach the carrying capacity. r/K selection theory...

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Main Authors: Ryo Oizumi, Toshikazu Kuniya, Yoichi Enatsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4919082?pdf=render