A mathematical model on the optimal timing of offspring desertion
Journal of Theoretical Biology Volume 246 Issue 3
Page 555-563
published_at 2007-06-03
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| Title ( eng ) |
A mathematical model on the optimal timing of offspring desertion
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| Creator |
Endo Hiromi
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| Source Title |
Journal of Theoretical Biology
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| Volume | 246 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Start Page | 555 |
| End Page | 563 |
| Abstract |
We consider the offspring desertion as the optimal strategy for the deserter parent, analyzing a mathematical model for its expected reproductive success. It is shown that the optimality of the offspring desertion significantly depends on the offsprings' birth timing in the mating season, and on the other ecological parameters characterizing the innate nature of considered animals. Especially, the desertion is less likely to occur for the offsprings born in the later period of mating season. It is also implied that the offspring desertion after a partially biparental care would be observable only with a specific condition.
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| Keywords |
offspring desertion
optimal behavior
optimal timing
reproductive success
mathematical model
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| NDC |
Biology [ 460 ]
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| Language |
eng
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| Resource Type | journal article |
| Publisher |
Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science
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| Date of Issued | 2007-06-03 |
| Rights |
Copyright (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd
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| Publish Type | Author’s Original |
| Access Rights | open access |
| Source Identifier |
[ISSN] 0022-5193
[DOI] 10.1016/j.jtbi.2007.01.015
[NCID] AA00708258
[DOI] http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2007.01.015
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