Mayr, mathematics and the study of evolution
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In 1959 Ernst Mayr challenged the relevance of mathematical models to evolutionary studies and was answered by JBS Haldane in a witty and convincing essay. Fifty years on, I conclude that the importance of mathematics has in fact increased and will continue to do so.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Biology
دوره 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009