Optimal flower lifetimes

被引:10
作者
Charnov, EL
机构
[1] Department of Biology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
关键词
dimensional analysis; life-history theory; sex allocation; dimensionless variables; pollination;
D O I
10.1007/BF01237682
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
ESS floral lifetimes satisfy the product theorem from sex allocation theory. The dimensionless time investment per flower is a symmetric function of two dimensionless gain:cost ratios, one for each gender function.
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页码:245 / 248
页数:4
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