Why do some species escape senescence? part II

The red sea urchin Strongylocentrotus franciscanus displays modular growth. Source: nos.noaa.gov

During the previous post I mentioned dormancy as one of the strategies some species display to escape senescence. Are there any more common patterns? What do these individuals do differently from us? Can we learn something from them, even apply some of their wisdom to escape senescence too? During the periods when species undergo depressed…… Continue reading Why do some species escape senescence? part II