Biology Faculty & Staff Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-1979
Abstract
This article presents a graphical approach to the genetical theory of sex change (similar to one recently applied to the evolution of simultaneous hermaphroditism). The graphs will help clarify a set of predictions to be tested against data from Pandalid shrimp. These shrimp are protandrous hermaphrodites (reproduce first as males). The goal is to use the genetical theory to predict the age of sex change. Since these shrimp show much geographic variation in this age, they provide a good opportunity to test the evolutionary model.
Publisher
American Naturalist
Volume
113
First Page
715
Last Page
734
Language (ISO)
English
Keywords
hermaphrodites, sequential hermaphroditism, evolutionarily stable strategy, genetical theory of sex change, protandry, Pandalid shrimp
Recommended Citation
Charnov, E.L. 1979. Natural selection and sex change in Pandalid shrimp: Test of a life history theory. American Naturalist 113:715-734
