Reproductive Strategies and Life History Patterns in Vertebrates

Abstract

Reproductive strategies vary widely among vertebrates and reflect evolutionary responses to environmental pressures. This paper examines life history patterns such as reproductive timing, parental investment, and offspring survival strategies.
The paper discusses trade-offs between reproduction and survival, emphasizing how energy allocation shapes life history traits. Environmental stability, predation pressure, and resource availability influence reproductive behavior. Comparative analysis highlights diversity in vertebrate reproductive strategies.
The paper concludes that understanding reproductive patterns is central to zoology and biodiversity conservation.