Bit-String Models for Parasex
Statistical Mechanics
2009-11-07 v1
Abstract
We present different bit-string models of haploid asexual populations in which individuals may exchange part of their genome with other individuals (parasex) according to a given probability. We study the advantages of this parasex concerning population sizes, genetic fitness and diversity. We find that the exchange of genomes always improves these features.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0208439,
title = {Bit-String Models for Parasex},
author = {S. Moss de Oliveira and P. M. C. de Oliveira and D. Stauffer},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0208439},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
12 pages including 7 figures