ISSN:
1432-1939
Keywords:
Habitat templet
;
r-K-A selection
;
Life strategies
;
Environmental restraints
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Four basic environmental restraints on life are deduced from the requirements of life's inherent order laws. Possible life strategies to contend with these restraints are listed. The various combinations of the restraints are subsequently investigated, and appropriate combinations of life strategies are fitted. This model is finally tested against insect case histories in various environments, and is demonstrated to explain some combinations of characteristics of insects in ecosystems not covered by the r-K or r-K-A continua. The role of heterochrony in achieving appropriate life strategies is briefly discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00378827
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