ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
PACS. 87.10.+e General theory and mathematical aspects - 02.70.Lq Monte-Carlo and statistical methods
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: We propose, and solve via Monte-Carlo simulation, a model describing evolution of population subject to harmful mutations. The habitat changes periodically. The evolution of two, initially identical, populations is compared. One without any external ingerence and the second in which we eliminate all individuals which are ill-fitted to the changed environment (eugenics). We show that although in the short run the individuals in the latter are better adapted and live longer, after some more changes of the environment, the populations with eugenics become extinct, while the others live on.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100510051197
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