The evolution of senescence in natural populations of guppies (Poecilia reticulata): a comparative approach

@article{Reznick2001TheEO,
  title={The evolution of senescence in natural populations of guppies (Poecilia reticulata): a comparative approach},
  author={David N. Reznick and Galen Buckwalter and Joseph M Groff and David H. Elder},
  journal={Experimental Gerontology},
  year={2001},
  volume={36},
  pages={791-812}
}
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