Table 2 A comparison of estimates of growth parameters, growth index phi prime (φ′), instantaneous mortality rate (Z), and life span for different T. furcifera populations
Site | L ∞(Wd8L) (mm) | K (year−1) | C | WP | φ′ | Z (year−1) | Life span (years) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atami Beach | 2.32 | 0.763 | 1.0 | 0.10 | 0.61 | 3.2 | 1.8 | Souza and Borzone (2007) |
Barra da Lagoa Beach | 3.60 | 0.630 | 0.3 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 3.8 | 2.6 | This study |