Avida

Avida is a digital evolution platform that simulates the processes of natural selection and evolution in a controlled environment. It allows users to create and manipulate virtual organisms that can evolve over time based on programmed genetic algorithms. Each organism has a set of traits and can perform simple tasks, competing for resources and adapting to changes in the environment. Avida is often used as a tool for research and education in evolutionary biology, computer science, and artificial life.