Figure 13.

Hierarchy and classification of multiplying entities. Each downward arrow introduces a new feature. Inset diagrams show a vague concept of the parts of the given entity regarding the V H model. Obviously, the replicator continuum can be categorized based on various aspects, for example variable/exact, modular/non-modular or informational/non-informational, unlimited-/limited-/non-hereditary, and so on.

Zachar and Szathmáry BMC Biology 2010 8:21   doi:10.1186/1741-7007-8-21
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