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The Definition of Individual Biological Fitness
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Abstract
Fitness is one of the central concepts in biology. Despite this, a precise definition of an individual's fitness remains elusive. Typically, 'biological fitness' is understood as the relative selective advantage of different genetic alleles. In this manuscript, we present a rigorous mathematical definition of individual fitness. This framework addresses an unjustifiable gap in evolutionary biology, providing clarity and a deeper understanding of fitness dynamics.
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https://doi.org/10.32942/X2RW4X
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Life Sciences
Keywords
fitness, Biological Fitness; Fitness definition; Mathematical fitness definition, Biological Fitness Fitness definition; Mathematical fitness definition, Fitness Biological Fitness;, Biological Fitness, Fitness Definition, Mathematical Fitness Definition
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Published: 2024-10-08 11:46
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CC-BY Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
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English
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