Optimality models in behavioral biology

被引:75
作者
McNamara, JM
Houston, AI
Collins, EJ
机构
[1] Univ Bristol, Sch Math, Bristol BS8 1TW, Avon, England
[2] Univ Bristol, Sch Biol Sci, Bristol BS8 1UG, Avon, England
关键词
natural selection; fitness; reproductive value; optimization; game theory; evolutionarily stable strategy;
D O I
10.1137/S0036144500385263
中图分类号
O29 [应用数学];
学科分类号
070104 ;
摘要
The action of natural selection results in organisms that are good at surviving and reproducing. We show how this intuitive idea can be given a formal definition in terms of fitness and reproductive value. An optimal strategy maximizes fitness, and reproductive value provides a common currency for comparing different actions. We provide a broad review of models and methods that have been used in this area, stressing the conceptual issues and exposing the logic of evolutionary explanations.
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页码:413 / 466
页数:54
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