Monte Carlo Simulations of Sexual Reproduction
D. Stauffer, P.M.C. de Oliveira, S.M. Moss de Oliveira, R.M., Zorzenon dos Santos
TL;DR
This paper uses Monte Carlo simulations to compare sexual and asexual reproduction in age-structured populations, finding that sexual reproduction generally enhances survival, especially with old males aiding younger females.
Contribution
It modifies existing models to demonstrate the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction in age-structured populations.
Findings
Sexual reproduction is preferred over asexual reproduction.
Old males contribute to the survival of younger females.
Results align with Bernardes' findings and differ from Redfield's model.
Abstract
Modifying the Redfield model of sexual reproduction and the Penna model of biological aging, we compare reproduction with and without recombination in age-structured populations. In contrast to Redfield and in agreement with Bernardes we find sexual reproduction to be preferred to asexual one. In particular, the presence of old but still reproducing males helps the survival of younger females beyond their reproductive age.
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