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marginal value theorem

Scope: general ecology

Papers: 3 | Mentions: 3

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Definition

Theory stating that foragers will leave a patch after the quality of the patch drops below the average quality of the overall habitat

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MVT

Publications (3)

Testing the marginal value theorem on Bombus appositus and Bombus nevadensis

Nectar addition changes pollinator behavior but not plant reproduction in pollen rewarding <i> Lupinus argenteus</i>

2021American Journal of Botanyframework

The effects of primary and secondary nectar robbing of Ipomopsis aggregata on hummingbird visitation.

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