Abstract
Computer simulation was used to relax assumptions of analytical life-cycle theory about the eventual outcome of evolution in a constant environment. The computer simulation models, of diploid one-locus genetic systems, are described in detail. Good agreement was obtained between the analytical and simulation outcomes, except in some cases of discrepancy between the male and female life cycles.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 345-355 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Computers in Biology and Medicine |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1991 |
Keywords
- Computer simulation
- Cost of reproduction
- Iteroparity
- Life-history theory
- Semelparity
- Trade-offs