Declining asexual reproduction is suggestive of senescence in hydra: Comment on Martinez, D., “Mortality patterns suggest lack of senescence in hydra.” Exp Gerontol 33, 217–25

@article{Estep2010DecliningAR,
  title={Declining asexual reproduction is suggestive of senescence in hydra: Comment on Martinez, D., “Mortality patterns suggest lack of senescence in hydra.” Exp Gerontol 33, 217–25},
  author={Preston W. Estep},
  journal={Experimental Gerontology},
  year={2010},
  volume={45},
  pages={645-646}
}
  • Preston W. Estep
  • Published 1 September 2010
  • Environmental Science
  • Experimental Gerontology
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