Maternal investment evolves with larger body size and higher diversification rate in sharks and rays
C. G. Mull, M. W. Pennell, K. E. Yopak, N. K. Dulvy
This study investigates the evolution of reproductive strategies in sharks and rays, finding that live-bearing and maternal investment correlate with increased diversification rates and habitat colonization.
bioRxiv · Jan 5, 2022Evolutionary Biology