The Evolution of Senescence in the Tree of Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107078505)

The existing theories on the evolution of senescence assume that senescence is inevitable in all organisms. However, recent studies have shown that this is not necessarily true. A better understanding of senescence and its underlying mechanisms could have far-reaching consequences for conservation and eco-evolutionary research. This book is the first to offer interdisciplinary perspectives on the evolution of senescence in many species, setting the stage for further developments. It brings together new insights from a wide range of scientific fields and cutting-edge research done on a multitude of different animals (including humans), plants and microbes, giving the reader a complete overview of recent developments and of the controversies currently surrounding the topic. Written by specialists from a variety of disciplines, this book is a valuable source of information for students and researchers interested in ageing and life history traits and populations.

Author: Richard P. Shefferson
ISBN-10: 1107078504
ISBN-13: 9781107078505
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/23/2017
Pages: 441
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 10.15h x 7.03w x 1.05d