Foraging theory

Auteur :
Stephens, David W. / Krebs, John R.
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691084428
Date de publication :
21 mars 1987
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
369 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This account of the current state of foraging theory is also a valuable description of the use of optimality theory in behavioral ecology in general. Organizing and introducing the main research themes in economic analyses of animal feeding behavior, the authors analyze the empirical evidence bearing on foraging models and answer criticisms of opti