Comparative analysis of life-history traits in two species of C alomys (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) in captivity / Analyse comparative des traits d'histoire de vie de deux espèces de Calomys (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) en captivité

Mammalia ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana O. Araripe ◽  
Paula Aprigliano ◽  
Natalie Olifiers ◽  
Pavel Borodin ◽  
Rui Cerqueira
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Life History ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Sympatric Species ◽  
Apparent Difference ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Lower Growth ◽  
Litter Mass

AbstractWe analyzed life-history traits (fertility, growth and rate of postnatal development) in captive-bred colonies of two closely related sympatric species: Calomys expulsus and C. tener (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae). We found significant differences between the species in growth rate and several reproductive traits. C. tener had a smaller litter size and litter mass, smaller proportion of litter mass to maternal mass, lower growth rate and higher infant mortality. We also found an apparent difference in correlation patterns of life history parameters between the two species of Calomys . The strong correlation between body size and fecundity found in other studies of life history traits and in selection experiments seems to be disrupted in C. tener . We found a significant positive correlation between maternal mass and litter size and mass only for C. expulsus, which means that in C. tener the fertility of females does not depend strongly on body mass. We discuss inbreeding depression and stress reactions as possible reasons for these results.

Comparative analysis of life-history traits in two species of C alomys (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) in captivity / Analyse comparative des traits d'histoire de vie de deux espèces de Calomys (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) en captivité

Mammalia ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana O. Araripe ◽  
Paula Aprigliano ◽  
Natalie Olifiers ◽  
Pavel Borodin ◽  
Rui Cerqueira
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Life History ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Sympatric Species ◽  
Apparent Difference ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Lower Growth ◽  
Litter Mass

AbstractWe analyzed life-history traits (fertility, growth and rate of postnatal development) in captive-bred colonies of two closely related sympatric species: Calomys expulsus and C. tener (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae). We found significant differences between the species in growth rate and several reproductive traits. C. tener had a smaller litter size and litter mass, smaller proportion of litter mass to maternal mass, lower growth rate and higher infant mortality. We also found an apparent difference in correlation patterns of life history parameters between the two species of Calomys . The strong correlation between body size and fecundity found in other studies of life history traits and in selection experiments seems to be disrupted in C. tener . We found a significant positive correlation between maternal mass and litter size and mass only for C. expulsus, which means that in C. tener the fertility of females does not depend strongly on body mass. We discuss inbreeding depression and stress reactions as possible reasons for these results.

scholarly journals The energy allocation trade-offs underlying life history traits in hypometabolic strepsirhines and other primates

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Simmen ◽  
Luca Morino ◽  
Stéphane Blanc ◽  
Cécile Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Brain Size ◽  
Energy Allocation ◽  
Interbirth Interval ◽  
Energy Investment ◽  
Litter Mass ◽  
Trade Offs

AbstractLife history, brain size and energy expenditure scale with body mass in mammals but there is little conclusive evidence for a correlated evolution between life history and energy expenditure (either basal/resting or daily) independent of body mass. We addressed this question by examining the relationship between primate free-living daily energy expenditure (DEE) measured by doubly labeled water method (n = 18 species), life history variables (maximum lifespan, gestation and lactation duration, interbirth interval, litter mass, age at first reproduction), resting metabolic rate (RMR) and brain size. We also analyzed whether the hypometabolic primates of Madagascar (lemurs) make distinct energy allocation tradeoffs compared to other primates (monkeys and apes) with different life history traits and ecological constraints. None of the life-history traits correlated with DEE after controlling for body mass and phylogeny. In contrast, a regression model showed that DEE increased with increasing RMR and decreasing reproductive output (i.e., litter mass/interbirth interval) independent of body mass. Despite their low RMR and smaller brains, lemurs had an average DEE remarkably similar to that of haplorhines. The data suggest that lemurs have evolved energy strategies that maximize energy investment to survive in the unusually harsh and unpredictable environments of Madagascar at the expense of reproduction.

scholarly journals Asexual reproduction and growth rate: independent and plastic life history traits in Neurospora crassa

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 780-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Anderson ◽  
Bart P. S. Nieuwenhuis ◽  
Hanna Johannesson
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Life History ◽  
Neurospora Crassa ◽  
Asexual Reproduction ◽  
Life History Traits

scholarly journals Erratum to: Life-history traits of Amur sleeper, Perccottus glenii, in the invaded Vistula River: early investment in reproduction but reduced growth rate

Hydrobiologia ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 683 (1) ◽  
pp. 311-311
Author(s):  
Joanna Grabowska ◽  
Dariusz Pietraszewski ◽  
Mirosław Przybylski ◽  
Ali Serhan Tarkan ◽  
Lidia Marszał ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Life History ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Amur Sleeper ◽  
Perccottus Glenii ◽  
Vistula River ◽  
Investment In Reproduction

scholarly journals Life-history traits of Amur sleeper, Perccottus glenii, in the invaded Vistula River: early investment in reproduction but reduced growth rate

Hydrobiologia ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 661 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grabowska Joanna ◽  
Pietraszewski Dariusz ◽  
Przybylski Mirosław ◽  
Tarkan Ali Serhan ◽  
Marszał Lidia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Life History ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Amur Sleeper ◽  
Perccottus Glenii ◽  
Vistula River ◽  
Investment In Reproduction

Growth and maturity of a terrestrial ectotherm near its northern distributional limit: does latitude matter?

2012 ◽  
Vol 90 (6) ◽  
pp. 758-765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krysia N. Tuttle ◽  
Patrick T. Gregory
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Life History ◽  
High Latitude ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Growth Curves ◽  
Garter Snakes ◽  
Age At Maturity ◽  
Northern Limit ◽  
Latitudinal Clines ◽  
Latitudinal Effect

High-latitude environments are challenging for terrestrial ectotherms because short and cool active seasons generally limit the time available for foraging and growth, thereby negatively influencing life-history variables such as growth rate and age at maturity and ultimately, via fitness differences, their evolution. Many species show latitudinal clines in life-history traits, including growth rate and body size. We estimated growth curves of Plains Garter Snakes ( Thamnophis radix (Baird and Girard, 1853)) near the northern limit of the species’ range in central Alberta and compared our findings to similar estimates for more southerly populations. Despite a short growing season, female T. radix at Miquelon Lake grew rapidly, reaching maturity in 1 or 2 years, similar to southern populations, and attained greater maximum sizes than snakes in southern populations. Overall, growth in this high-latitude population is comparable with what is seen in other conspecific populations. Possible reasons for lack of marked latitudinal effect include longer days at high latitudes, highly productive aquatic habitats for foraging, effective thermoregulation, reduced competition, and (or) countergradient variation in growth rate.

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