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Explaining the geographic distributions of sexual and asexual populations.

Authors :
Peck, Joel R.
Yearsley, Jonathan M.
Waxman, David
Source :
Nature. 2/26/1998, Vol. 391 Issue 6670, p889. 4p. 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents research which studied the geographic distributions of sexual organisms and their asexual competitors. Patterns called geographic parthenogenesis; Previous research; Where asexuals tend to occur; Mathematical model constructed of a Northern Hemisphere habitat; Results of computer simulations; Movement of creatures based on adaptation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
391
Issue :
6670
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
306419
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/36099