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Abstract
Estimates of longevity are available for many animals, and are commonly used in comparative life-history analyses. We suggest that annual survival rate is more appropriate life history parameter for most comparative life history analyses. Observed maximum longevities were not correlated with the annual survival rate estimates and appear to be unstable over time. We recommend that observed maximum lifespans not be used in life history analyses.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Model-based estimates of annual survival rate are preferable to observed maximum lifespan statistics for use in comparative life-history studies |
| Series title | Oikos |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 203-208 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Oikos |
| First page | 203 |
| Last page | 208 |
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