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. 1991;65(1):37-45.
doi: 10.1007/BF00197288.

Simulation of local evolutionary dynamics of small populations

R Galar  1
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Simulation of local evolutionary dynamics of small populations

R Galar. Biol Cybern. 1991.

Abstract

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 reproductive errors, sexual reproduction provides significantly better local adaptation and asexual reproduction provides significantly better adaptive dynamics.

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