Computer Simulation of Sexual Selection on Age-Structured Populations

S. G. F. Martins and T. J. P. Penna ()
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S. G. F. Martins: Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Litorânea, s/n – Boa Viagem, 24210-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
T. J. P. Penna: Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Litorânea, s/n – Boa Viagem, 24210-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil

International Journal of Modern Physics C (IJMPC), 1998, vol. 09, issue 03, 491-496

Abstract: Using computer simulations of a bit-string model for age-structured populations, we found that sexual selection of older males is advantageous, from an evolutionary point of view. These results are in opposition to a recent proposal of females choosing younger males. Our simulations are based on findings from recent studies of polygynous bird species. Since secondary sex characters are found mostly in males, we could make use of asexual populations that can be implemented in a fast and efficient way.

Keywords: Senescence; Bit-String Model; Extramarital Relations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1998
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