Anagenesis Rate

Anagenesis Rate Calculator

Anagenesis is the evolutionary process in which a single species evolves into a different species over time. The anagenesis rate formula is used to calculate the rate of change in species over a given time period. In this formula, Nt represents the final number of species, N0 represents the initial number of species, and t represents the time elapsed. The result gives the rate of anagenesis per unit time.

Parameter usage:

• initialSpecies = initial number of species
• finalSpecies = final number of species
• time = time elapsed

Output:

• rate = anagenesis rate

Data validation

The number of species and time should be greater than or equal to zero, and the final number of species should be greater than the initial number.

Summary

This calculator provides the anagenesis rate based on the initial and final number of species and the time elapsed. It is a useful tool in evolutionary biology and population studies.