Dynamic State Variable Models in Ecology

This book introduces readers to a set of powerful and extremely flexible modeling techniques--starting at "square one"--and is ideal for students and scientists in behavior studies, ecology, anthropology, conservation biology, and related fields.

The Basics

3

(46)

Introduction: Biology, constraints and trade-offs

3

(1)

An example: Formalizing constraints and trade-offs

4

(1)

A brief digression on probability

5

(2)

The algorithm of stochastic dynamic programming

7

(2)

Computer implementation

9

(9)

Evaluating the fitness of alternative strategies

18

(2)

Developing a dynamic state variable model

20

(10)

A model for feeding by the three-spined stickleback

30

(8)

The role of dynamic state variable models in ecology

38

(2)

Examples of projects

40

(9)

Appendix: Rate-maximizing theories of diet selection and habitat choice

45

(4)

Some Details of Technique

49

(22)

Linear interpolation

49

(3)

Sequential coupling

52

(2)

Forward iteration and Monte Carlo simulation

54

(3)

The critical level of reserves

57

(1)

Environmental state variables

57

(3)

Errors in decisions

60

(1)

Variable constraints

61

(6)

Functional forms

67

(4)

Using the Model

71

(11)

Levels of detail in model predictions

71

(1)

Comparing models and data

72

(6)

Obtaining and analyzing predictions

78

(2)

Sensitivity analysis

80

(1)

Suboptimality analysis

81

(1)

Oviposition Behavior of Insect Parasitoids

82

(26)

Parasitoid life histories

82

(4)

Fixed clutch models

86

(3)

A dynamic but state-independent model

89

(6)

The proovigenic parasitoid

95

(4)

The synovigenic parasitoid: Eggs and reserves

99

(3)

Discussion

102

(6)

Winter Survival Strategies

108

(31)

Foraging and fattening strategies for willow tits

108

(10)

Social interaction

118

(3)

Experiments suggested by the model

121

(1)

Models of hoarding behavior

122

(2)

Long-term hoarding

124

(8)

Overwinter foraging by juvenile salmon

132

(1)

A state variable model for overwinter lipid dynamics

133

(3)

Empirical test of the predictions

136

(3)

Avian Migration

139

(22)

The energetics of bird migration

140

(4)

Optimal fuel loads

144

(3)

A dynamic state variable model of single-flight migration

147

(2)

Spring migration of western sandpipers

149

(12)

Human Behavioral Ecology

161

(12)

Dynamic discarding in fisheries

161

(6)

Optimal reproductive strategies in !kung bushmen females

167

(6)

Conservation Biology

173

(19)

Assessing the fitness consequences of environmental change

173

(3)

Using fire rotation schemes to maximize the persistence of midsuccessional species

176

(4)

Managing a metapopulation

180

(8)

Some other applications

188

(4)

Agroecology

192

(20)

Behavioral origins of the functional response

192

(7)

Behavior and population regulation: The behavioral stabilization of host-parasitoid interactions

199

(7)

Weed control: Predicting flowering in thistles and other monocarpic perennials

206

(3)

Discussion

209

(3)

Population-Level Models

212

(20)

Ideal free distributions

212

(2)

Patch choice with frequency-dependent predation risk

214

(9)

Genetic algorithms as optimization tools

223

(9)

Stochasticity, Uncertainty, and Information as a State Variable

232

(16)

Ephemeral patches and uncertain food

232

(6)

A Bayesian foraging model

238

(6)

Tracking a changing environment

244

(1)

Discussion

245

(3)

Appendix: Bayesian updating

246

(2)

Measures of Fitness

248

(17)

Nonoverlapping generations

248

(5)

Overlapping generations

253

(6)

Fitness measures in dynamic state variable models

259

(6)

Appendix: Programs available at the OUP Web site

265

(2)

References

267

(20)

Index

287

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Dynamic State Variable Models in Ecology Methods and Applications

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Dynamic State Variable Models in Ecology Methods and Applications

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Digital License