Fisher's geometric model

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gptkbp:instanceOf evolutionary model
gptkbp:assumes organism's phenotype can be represented as a point in multidimensional space
mutations move phenotype randomly in space
fitness is a function of distance from an optimal point
gptkbp:describes gptkb:adaptation
gptkbp:explains distribution of mutational effects
probability of beneficial mutations
gptkbp:hasApplication evolution of complexity
experimental evolution
molecular evolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fisher's geometric model
gptkbp:influenced theoretical population genetics
gptkbp:introducedIn 1930
gptkbp:predicts large-effect mutations are usually deleterious
smaller mutations are more likely to be beneficial
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Ronald_Fisher
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:The_Genetical_Theory_of_Natural_Selection
gptkbp:relatedTo mutation-selection balance
quantitative genetics
gptkbp:usedIn evolutionary biology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ronald_Fisher
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4