Self-organisation of female menopause in populations with child-care and reproductive risk

  • S. Moss de Oliveira
  • A.T. Bernardes
  • J.S. Sá Martins

Abstract:

In this paper, by using a computer model for the evolution of age-structured populations, we show that in a sexual population subject to: (i) senescence, (ii) age-increasing reproductive risks, and (iii) long juvenile dependence, menopause arises spontaneously, in order to guarantee the survival of the offspring.

PACS. 87.10.+e General, theoretical, and mathematical biophysics (including logic of biosystems, quantum biology, and relevant aspects of thermodynamics, information theory, cybernetics, and bionics) - 02.70.Lq Monte-Carlo and statistical methods - 07.05.Rm Data presentation and visualization: algorithms and implementation 
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© EDP Sciences, Springer-Verlag 1999

Authors and Affiliations

  • S. Moss de Oliveira
    • 1
  • A.T. Bernardes
    • 1
  • J.S. Sá Martins
    • 2
  1. 1.Laboratoire de Physique et Mécanique des Milieux Hétérogènes, ESPCI, 10 rue Vauquelin, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, FranceFR
  2. 2.Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Avenida Litorânea, s/n, 24210-340 Niterói, RJ, BrazilBR

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