Heuristic optimization of the general life history problem: A novel approach

Evolutionary Ecology

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 81-96

  Blarer, Albert ^a   Doebeli, Michael ^a  

^a Unit of Basel   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

Heuristic optimization; Lifespan; Maturation; Reproductive effort; Resource allocation; Simulated annealing

Indexed keywords

GROWTH; HEURISTIC OPTIMIZATION; LIFE HISTORY; REPRODUCTIVE EFFORT; RESOURCE ALLOCATION; SURVIVAL;

EID: 0029668371     PISSN: 02697653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF01239349     Document Type: Review

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