The geometry of evolution.

doi:10.1016/0303-2647(90)90030-5

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The geometry of evolution.

Bio Systems - 1 Jan 1990

Conrad M

Abstract excerpt

Some structures are more suitable for self-organization through the Darwin-Wallace mechanism of variation and selection than others. Such evolutionary adaptability (or evolvability) can itself evolve through variation and selection, either by virtue of being associated with reliability and stabil...

Topics

Biological Evolution
Environment
Genotype
Models, Biological
Phenotype
Selection, Genetic

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