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Not Just a Theory—The Utility of Mathematical Models in Evolutionary Biology

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PLoS Biol, 12 (12): e1002017+ (Dec 9, 2014)
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002017

Abstract

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 Library

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