The link between immunity and life history traits in scleractinian corals
Immunity is an important biological trait that influences the survival of individuals and the fitness of a species. Immune defenses are costly and likely compete for energy with other life-history traits, such as reproduction and growth, affecting the overall fitness of a species. Competition among...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2014-10-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/628.pdf |