Animal growth and development is a dynamic, multistage process integrating genetic programmes, endocrine signals and environmental inputs to transform a single fertilised cell into a fully formed, ...

The crux of the issue lies in the high anatomical diversity and complex nature of animal growth and development, often exacerbated by studies focusing solely on specific stages of an animal's life or ...

Most animals reach an adult size, then spend the rest of their lives maintaining it. After maturity, their energy goes toward reproduction, repair, and survival rather than added length or mass. Yet a ...