Correlated responses in basal immune function in response to selection for fast development in Drosophila melanogaster

Abstract

According to resource acquisition and allocation model (van Noordwijk & de Jong, 1986), resources allocated for one trait are unavailable for other traits, thus leading to life-history trade-offs.Life-history theory suggests that iteroparous organisms spread out their reproduction throughout the course of their existence and generate adaptation to their environment (Brommer, 2000). It is typically described as a collection of adaptive behavioural and physiological techniques that, to varying degrees, affect lifespan and reproduction. These fitness qualities may include reproductive success, survival, viability, fecundity, mate success and age at matu-