A general mathematical model for sex allocation.
A general matrix equation for evolutionary equilibrium of sex allocation is derived. The equation allows calculation of ESS values of behavioural parameters in sex allocation models, and provides a conceptual framework in which such models can be viewed. A careful discussion is given of a number of examples from the literature. An attempt is made to clarify the assumptions behind different models and relate different results which have been obtained.
D000818:Animals; D005838:Genotype; D008433:Mathematics; D008957:Models, Genetic; D009154:Mutation; D012098:Reproduction; D012641:Selection, Genetic; D012744:Sex Ratio