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Simulation of local evolutionary dynamics of small populations.

Biological cybernetics - 1 Jan 1991

Galar R

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A simple stochastic model assuming continuous traits, normally distributed modifications, selection for fertility and multiplicative fitness was used to simulate phenotypic evolution by "reproducing individuals" in a given fitness landscape. Of particular interest was how small populations cross saddles separating distinct adaptive peaks. The simulated evolution exhibits a strong dualism: at the same level of...

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Animals
Biological Evolution
Female
Fertility
Male
Mathematics
Models, Biological
Phenotype
Population
Reproduction
Stochastic Processes

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PMID: 1878415
DOI: 10.1007/BF00197288

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