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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_8%3A_Life_Histories/2%3A_Life_History_EvolutionThe content for this subtopic is found in an external page. Please click the link below to access this information. Life History Evolution Fabian, D. & Flatt, T. (2012) Life History Evolution. Nature ...The content for this subtopic is found in an external page. Please click the link below to access this information. Life History Evolution Fabian, D. & Flatt, T. (2012) Life History Evolution. Nature Education Knowledge 3(10):24
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.09%3A_Senses/15.9E%3A_Vision_in_ArthropodsThis page discusses arthropod compound eyes, composed of numerous ommatidia that create a mosaic image. While they excel at motion detection, their resolution is lower than that of vertebrate eyes. Ce...This page discusses arthropod compound eyes, composed of numerous ommatidia that create a mosaic image. While they excel at motion detection, their resolution is lower than that of vertebrate eyes. Certain insects, such as honeybees, can perceive colors and ultraviolet light, which helps in pollination and navigation. Modifications in pigment improve sensitivity in low light. Overall, despite some limitations, compound eyes provide distinct advantages in motion detection and light sensitivity.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Gettysburg_College/01%3A_Ecology_for_All/08%3A_Life_Histories/8.01%3A_What_is_life_historyOptimality is important for the study of life history theory because it serves as the basis for many of the models used, which work from the assumption that natural selection, as it works on a life hi...Optimality is important for the study of life history theory because it serves as the basis for many of the models used, which work from the assumption that natural selection, as it works on a life history traits, is moving towards the most optimal group of traits and use of energy (Stearns, 1976).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/07%3A_Cell_Division/7.05%3A_EndoreplicationThis page discusses endoreplication, a process of DNA replication during the S phase without mitosis or cytokinesis, found in some animal and plant cells. Variants include replication with mitosis but...This page discusses endoreplication, a process of DNA replication during the S phase without mitosis or cytokinesis, found in some animal and plant cells. Variants include replication with mitosis but no cytokinesis and multiple rounds of replication without new nuclei. This can cause polyploidy or polyteny, the latter evident in Drosophila larva, where polytene chromosomes allow for gene amplification and increased expression.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/City_College_of_San_Francisco/Introduction_to_Genetics/06%3A_Sex_Chromosomes__Sex_Linkage/6.01%3A_IntroductionThis page details key learning objectives on autosomes versus sex chromosomes, sex-linkage exceptions to Mendel’s First Law, and inheritance patterns of sex-linked traits in Drosophila melanogaster. I...This page details key learning objectives on autosomes versus sex chromosomes, sex-linkage exceptions to Mendel’s First Law, and inheritance patterns of sex-linked traits in Drosophila melanogaster. It explains the role of the Y chromosome in sex determination, highlights Y-linked traits, and contrasts autosomal with sex-linked inheritance using human and turkey genetics examples, supported by visuals and a video resource.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Gettysburg_College/01%3A_Ecology_for_All/08%3A_Life_Histories/8.03%3A_Life_History_EvolutionThe content for this subtopic is found in an external page. Please click the link below to access this information. Life History Evolution Fabian, D. & Flatt, T. (2012). Life History Evolution. Nature...The content for this subtopic is found in an external page. Please click the link below to access this information. Life History Evolution Fabian, D. & Flatt, T. (2012). Life History Evolution. Nature Education Knowledge, 3(10):24
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_8%3A_Life_Histories/1%3A_What_is_life_historyFor example, "optimal investment in offspring is where the decrease in total number of offspring is equaled by the increase of the number who survive". [7] Optimality is important for the study of lif...For example, "optimal investment in offspring is where the decrease in total number of offspring is equaled by the increase of the number who survive". [7] Optimality is important for the study of life history theory because it serves as the basis for many of the models used, which work from the assumption that natural selection, as it works on a life history traits, is moving towards the most optimal group of traits and use of energy.
