Question

Visualizations of this quantity can range from simple “Fujiyama” to more complicated “badlands” representations. Stuart Kauffman devised his two-parameter NK model to allow visualizations (10[1])of this quantity to be “tunably rugged” depending on the degree of epistasis. This quantity is plotted on the y-axis of Sewall Wright’s namesake landscapes. According to Kimura’s neutral theory, most genetic variation does not affect this quantity, which is often denoted w. Fisherian runaway explains the presence of ostentatious traits as demonstrating a high level of this quantity. W. D. Hamilton proposed an “inclusive” form of this quantity that increases in kin selection, which helps explain altruistic behavior. For 10 points, name this quantity that measures an organism’s reproductive success. ■END■

ANSWER: fitness [accept fitness landscapes; accept inclusive fitness]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Yahwanth Bajji (DII)Michigan AOhio State A (UG)2310

Summary

2024 ACF Winter at Clemson2024-11-16Y9100%0%11%87.22
2024 ACF Winter at Clemson2024-11-16Y7100%0%43%92.14
2024 ACF Winter at Ohio State2024-11-16Y1100%0%0%23.00