Evolution of mutation rate in astronomically large phytoplankton populations

<p>Genetic diversity is expected to be proportional to population size, yet, there is a well-known, but unexplained lack of genetic diversity in large populations &ndash; the &ldquo;Lewontin&rsquo;s paradox&rdquo;. Larger populations are expected to evolve lower mutation rates,...

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Main Authors: Krasovec, M, Rickaby, R, Filatov, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2020