Not Just a Theory—The Utility of Mathematical Models in Evolutionary Biology
- Servedio, M.
- Brandvain, Y.
- Dhole, S.
- Fitzpatrick, C.
- Goldberg, E.
- Stern, C.
- Van Cleve, J.
- Yeh, J.
Publication date
December 2014
DOI Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS) Language
EnglishAbstract
Models have made numerous contributions to evolutionary biology, but misunderstandings persist regarding their purpose. By formally testing the logic of verbal hypotheses, proof-of-concept models clarify thinking, uncover hidden assumptions, and spur new directions of study. thumbnail image credit: modified from the Biodiversity Heritage Librar
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