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¹Centre d׳Écologie Fonctionnelle et Évolutive (CEFE), UMR 5175 CNRS - Université de Montpellier - Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier - EPHE, 1919, route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.

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This study introduces spatial moment equations to model evolution in structured populations. This method simplifies analyzing life-history trait evolution across diverse life cycles.

Keywords:

Adaptive dynamics Host–parasite interactions Inclusive fitness Pair approximation Spatial models

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Area of Science:

Evolutionary ecology
Mathematical modeling
Population genetics

Background:

Understanding evolution in spatially structured populations is crucial.
Traditional models often struggle with complex spatial dynamics.
Spatial structure significantly influences evolutionary trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

To review an evolutionary ecology approach using spatial moment equations.
To provide a mathematical framework for spatial population models.
To couple spatial ecology with adaptive dynamics for invasion fitness calculation.

Main Methods:

Derivation of equations for spatial configuration densities in network models.
Coupling spatial ecological framework with adaptive dynamics.
Expressing selection gradients using neutral genetic and demographic structure measures.

Main Results:

Spatial moment equations offer a tractable method for analyzing evolution.
Invasion fitness can be computed for rare mutants in equilibrium populations.
Selection gradients are linked to population structure under specific assumptions.

Conclusions:

Spatial moment equations provide compact qualitative insights into life-history trait evolution.
This technique is applicable to various life cycles and population structures.
The approach offers a valuable tool for theoretical evolutionary ecology research.