Bottleneck Calculator
Calculate the genetic consequences of population bottlenecks on genetic diversity.
Bottleneck Parameters
Key Equation
Ht = H0 × (1 - 1/2N)^t
Bottleneck Severity
99.00%
Population Reduction
Moderate (>90% reduction)
Heterozygosity Impact
Loss per Generation0.5000%
Total Het. Lost2.48%
Het. Retained97.52%
Final Heterozygosity0.4876
Allelic Diversity
Alleles Retained20.0
Alleles Lost0.0 (0.0%)
Population Effects
Harmonic Ne288.46
Inbreeding (F)2.48%
Recovery Time29956 gens
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Editorial Note
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.