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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Biology |
Online Access: | http://jbiol.com/content/8/2/13 |