Foraging Theory

by David W. Stephens, David W Stephens, John R. Krebs

Book Overview

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 optimality modeling. They explain the rationale for applying optimality models to the strategies and mechanics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691084424
• ISBN13: 9780691084428
• Release Date: March 1987
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"