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Parameters of the model
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| N | Population size at the stage of reproducing adults ( ) |
| s | Selection coefficient of the mutant allele ( ) |
| h | Dominance level: heterozygotes have fitness of 1 + hs ( ) |
| α | Transmission rate of the male-killing bacteria ( ) |
| b | Fitness compensation parameter: gives the amount of resources that are reallocated from dead males to their surviving siblings ( ) |
| μ | Mutation rate per allele per generation |
