Adaptation to an extraordinary environment by evolution of phenotypic plasticity and genetic assimilation.

doi:10.1111/j.1420-9101.2009.01754.x

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Adaptation to an extraordinary environment by evolution of phenotypic plasticity and genetic assimilation.

Journal of evolutionary biology - 1 Jul 2009

Lande Russell

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Adaptation to a sudden extreme change in environment, beyond the usual range of background environmental fluctuations, is analysed using a quantitative genetic model of phenotypic plasticity. Generations are discrete, with time lag tau between a critical period for environmental influence on individual development and natural selection on adult phenotypes. The optimum phenotype, and genotypic norms of reaction,...

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Animals
Biological Evolution
Environment
Models, Genetic
Phenotype
Selection, Genetic

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PMID: 19467134
DOI: 10.1111/j.1420-9101.2009.01754.x

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