Dan Franks – The Evolution of a Long Post-Reproductive Lifespan in Killer Whales
Dan Franks: University of YorkWhy females of some species cease ovulation before the end of their natural lifespan is a longstanding evolutionary puzzle. In humans as well as some natural populations of cetaceans and insects, reproductive aging occurs much faster than somatic aging and females exhibit prolonged post-reproductive lifespans (PRLSs). Determining the mechanisms and functions […]