Adaptive Radiation Simulation

Ecological Setting

Radiation Model:

Number of Niches: 9

Niche Width: 0.20

trait range per niche

Population Dynamics

Initial Population: 50

Carrying Capacity per Niche: 100

Growth Rate: 0.15

Evolution Parameters

Mutation Rate: 0.02

Selection Strength: 0.30

Speciation Threshold: 0.40

trait distance for speciation

Adaptive Radiation:
When a lineage encounters ecological opportunity (empty niches), it can rapidly diversify. Character displacement and niche partitioning allow multiple species to coexist by specializing on different resources.

Trait Space & Niche Landscape

Available Niches

Occupied Niches

Individuals (colored by species)

Species Diversity Over Time

Niche Occupancy

Phylogenetic Tree

Character Displacement

Generation

Species Count
1

Total Population

Niches Filled

1/9

Mean Fitness

0.50

Trait Disparity

0.00