¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

A new study from the University of Florida explores how young coquí frogs manage a fundamental biological trade-off. Researchers tracked the way juvenile frogs allocate their energy between two competing needs: growing larger and fighting off infections. According to The Conversation, the findings reveal how developing animals balance the demands of physical growth with maintaining a healthy immune system. The research offers insights into the survival strategies of young frogs during their most vulnerable life stage.

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