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Evolutionary estimates of plasmid loss parameters
| Generations of coevolution | Estimated mutation rate (loss of plasmid)1 | Estimated selection coefficient | Estimated t50 (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.015 (0.0078–0.023) | 0.057 (0.036–0.078) | 87 |
| 300 | 0.0009 (0.00004–0.0018) | 0.040 (0.032–0.049) | 325 |
| 400 | 0.003 (0.00045–0.0055) | 0.043 (0.032–0.054) | 216 |
Ranges in parentheses represent approximate 95% confidence intervals
