Mayr, mathematics and the study of evolution

Mayr, mathematics and the study of evolution

<p>Abstract</p> <p>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...

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Main Author: Crow James F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Journal of Biology
Online Access:http://jbiol.com/content/8/2/13
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