Offspring size resolves a population growth paradox in rays and skates
E. Barrowclift, J. S. Bigman, E. D. Digel, P. Berggren, N. K. Dulvy
The paper investigates how offspring size influences population growth rates in rays and skates, resolving a paradox where tropical species have lower growth rates than temperate ones despite warmer conditions.
bioRxiv · Jan 2, 2024Ecology