Sexual Selection: Furthering the “Evolution” Metaphor
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Computational evolution is based on biological evolution, primarily using the features of natural selection including heritable traits, standing variation, selection pressure, and mutations and crossovers. However, a major driving force behind the diversity and complexity of the natural world is sexual selection. Previous research has explored the use of gender groups and differing mate choice to result in diversity during computational evolution. This study focuses on exploring a different aspect of sexual select the need to evaluate fitness before the end of an individual’s lifespan.
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