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Optimal foraging in bumblebees: calculation of net rate of energy intake and optimal patch choice

Authors: Pyke, G. H.
Year: 1980
Journal: Theoretical Population Biology, Vol. 17, pp. 232-246
Publisher: UNKNOWN
DOI: 10.1016/0040-5809(80)90008-8
Keywords: ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, COEVOLUTION, ENERGETICS, ENTOMOLOGY, FORAGING, POLLINATION BIOLOGY, RMBL

Abstract

Equations are derived for the calculation of the rate of net energy intake of a foraging bumblebee and the assumptions that form the basis of these energy equations are discussed.

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