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optimal foraging theory
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Definition
Animals adopt a foraging strategy that provides the most benefit (energy) for the lowest cost
Related Terms (6)
OFToptimal foragingforaging tradeoffsoptimal foraging strategyoptimal foraging behaviorMacArthur-Pianka model
Publications (18)
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Testing the marginal value theorem on Bombus appositus and Bombus nevadensis
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Temperature and relative humidity effects on nectar quantity, nectar quality, and plant-pollinator interactions
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Does rainfall or temperature influence antipredator vigilance in a hibernating mammal?
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The Influence of Summer Precipitation and Temperature on Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel Pup Foraging.
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Effects of nestling begging behavior on parental food provisioning in the Mountain White-crowned Sparrow
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Pollinator Community Compositions Across Four Subalpine Plant Species
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Comment on Cognition-mediated evolution of low-quality floral nectars.
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The effects of primary and secondary nectar robbing of Ipomopsis aggregata on hummingbird visitation.
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The Impact of Primary and Secondary Robbing on Hummingbird Pollination.
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On theory in ecology
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Patterns of ectoparasite prevalence in the mountain white-crowned sparrow, <i></i>Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha<i></i>
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Willow branch selection by the red-naped sapsucker (<i>Sphyrapicus nuchalis</i>): The effects of branch characteristics on foraging behavior in Gothic, CO
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Bumblebee foraging on vertical inflorescences: optimal or not?
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Is there a positive correlation between bee size and size parameters of the flowers the bees visit for pollen to provision their nests?
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Butterfly foraging behavior: can butterflies detect nectar in flowering plants?
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Foraging tactics in alternative heterochronic salamander morphs: trophic quality of ponds matters more than water permanency
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The timing of the ant-effect on nymph size and survivorship in an ant-treehopper mutualism
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