NAME

Algorithm::Genetic::Diploid::Individual - an individual that reproduces sexually

METHODS

new

Constructor takes named arguments, sets a default, empty list of chromosomes and a default child count of zero

child_count

Getter for the number of children

chromosomes

Getter and setter for the list of chromosomes

meiosis

Meiosis produces a gamete, i.e. n chromosomes that have mutated and recombined

breed

Produces a new individual by mating the invocant with the argument

phenotype

Expresses all the genes and weights them to produce a phenotype

fitness

The fitness is the difference between the optimum and the phenotype