TY - JOUR
T1 - The evolution of avian senescence patterns
T2 - implications for understanding primary aging processes
AU - Holmes, D. J.
AU - Austad, S. N.
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 1995
Y1 - 1995
N2 - The comparative longevity of birds and other flying homeotherms is consistent with evolutionary senescence theory, which posits that species with low mortality rates from predation or accident will be released from selection for rapid maturity and early reproduction, and will exhibit retarded aging. Comparative analyses of avian life history parameters to date broadly support an association between low mortality rates, slow reproduction, and long lifespan. The diversity of bird life histories suggests the importance of developing a diversity of avian models for studies of aging mechanisms, both proximate and ultimate, and for using wild as well as domestic representatives. -from Authors
AB - The comparative longevity of birds and other flying homeotherms is consistent with evolutionary senescence theory, which posits that species with low mortality rates from predation or accident will be released from selection for rapid maturity and early reproduction, and will exhibit retarded aging. Comparative analyses of avian life history parameters to date broadly support an association between low mortality rates, slow reproduction, and long lifespan. The diversity of bird life histories suggests the importance of developing a diversity of avian models for studies of aging mechanisms, both proximate and ultimate, and for using wild as well as domestic representatives. -from Authors
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U2 - 10.1093/icb/35.4.307
DO - 10.1093/icb/35.4.307
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0029520541
VL - 35
SP - 307
EP - 317
JO - Integrative and Comparative Biology
JF - Integrative and Comparative Biology
SN - 1540-7063
IS - 4
ER -