Reproduction decreases life span in the giant waterbug (Belostoma flumineum)

From: The American Midland Naturalist | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Gilg, Matthew R; Kruse, Kipp C | Copyright information

ABSTRACT.-Senescence is the result of age-specific trade-offs among life history traits. Energetic trade-offs among various components of an organism's energy budget can also affect an individual's life span. An increase in reproductive effort, for instance, can result in less energy available for maintenance of body tissues resulting in a shorter life span. We investigated the effects of reproduction on longevity of giant waterbugs (Belostoma flumineum). Female giant waterbugs oviposit eggs ...

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