Theory of Population Genetics and Evolutionary Ecology: An IntroductionThis is a reprint of a classic which synthesizes population, genetics, and population genetics to form one of the first books on evolutionary ecology. Written by one of the foremost authorities in the field, it is designed as an introduction useful to readers at various levels from diverse backgrounds. It features balanced, readable coverge of both elementary and advanced topics that are essential to those interested in evolutionary biology, ecology, animal behavior, sociobiology, and paleobiology. |
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Chapter 0 Introductory Survey of Population Phenomena | 1 |
Chapter 1 An Overview of Population Genetics | 17 |
Natural Selection with Multiple Alleles at One Locus | 101 |
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A₁ abundance alleles assortative mating assume assumption average boundary carrying capacity Chapter chromosomes cline coadapted coefficient coevolution coexist competition condition constant curve denote density density-dependent dependence distribution dominance ecology effect eigenvalues environment equal equilibrium point equilibrium population evolution evolutionary evolve example Figure fluctuations formula function gametes gene frequency genetic drift genotype given graph heterozygote homozygote identical by descent illustrates inbreeding increase individuals initial intraspecific competition islands K₁ Karlin limiting similarity lizards loci locus logistic equation matrix maximized mean fitness midparent migration N₁ natural selection niche width obtain offspring oscillations p₁ parameters patch pattern phenotype polymorphism population dynamics population genetics population growth positive predator predator-prey predict prey quantity random mating recombination reproductive resource result Roughgarden selection pressure selective values solution spatial species species-1 stochastic theory traits trajectories unstable variable variation vector w₁ X₁ zero zygotes