Acanthoscelides obtectus

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Selection for early reproduction

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Selection for early reproduction extends lifespan in A. obtectus (8 days vs 13 days).
“The 2 lines have markedly different lifespans (8 days and 13 days in the E and L lines, respectively).”
Model organismsnearly 4 decades
Selection for Late Reproduction Leads to Loss of Complex I Mitochondrial Capacity and Associated Increased Longevity in Seed Beetles
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciencesAug 19, 2024

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