| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| xi,j | The population of bacteria containing spacers i and j |
| xmax | The maximum bacteria population |
| vk | The phage population containing protospacer k |
| vmax | The maximum phage population |
| c | The bacteria growth rate |
| r | The phage growth rate |
| β | The bacteria exposure rate |
| γ | The probability of acquiring a new spacer |
| μ | The mutation rate |
| ν | The recombination rate |
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