Résumé
Evaluated covariation in 8 life history traits within the Salmonidae. Principal components analysis defined a primary tactic ranking salmonids from large, early-maturing, semelparous individuals bearing few, large, rapidly developing eggs to the opposite suite of characters in small, iteroparous individuals. The analysis also defined a secondary cline from anadromous to freshwater forms, and a tertiary tactic describing variation in development. Clustering of species on the basis of life history traits reflected taxonomic affiliations. Life history traits appear to co-evolve and form successful life history strategies best suited to the biology and environment of a given taxon. Migratory behaviour and life histories are closely linked. The correspondence between behaviour and life histories may lead to unanticipated but nevertheless successful life history strategies. -Authors
| Langue d'origine | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (de-à) | 118-124 |
| Nombre de pages | 7 |
| Journal | Oikos |
| Volume | 45 |
| Numéro de publication | 1 |
| DOI | |
| Statut de publication | Published - 1985 |
| Publié à l'externe | Oui |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics