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Evolutionary dynamics of zero-sum games

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Aim model in terms of differential equations is used to explain mammalian ovulation control, in particular regulation for a prescribed number of mature eggs.

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  1. Mathematics Department, The City College, 137 St. and Convent Ave., 10031, New York, NY, USA

    Ethan Akin

  2. Institut für Mathematik, Universität Wien, Strudlhofgasse 4, A-1090, Wien, Austria

    Viktor Losert

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Akin, E., Losert, V. Evolutionary dynamics of zero-sum games. J. Math. Biology 20, 231–258 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00275987

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