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rate-of-living theory: a standalone construct

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Biology of aging

the theory that lifespan is inversely related to metabolic rate, so organisms that use energy faster age and die sooner.

In biology of aging, rate-of-living theory refers to the theory that lifespan is inversely related to metabolic rate, so organisms that use energy faster age and die sooner. This meaning comes from Speakman (2005) in Journal of Experimental Biology.[1]

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References

Speakman, J. R. (2005). Body size, energy metabolism and lifespan. Journal of Experimental Biology, 208(9), 1717-1730. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.01556

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