Computation of the fitness and functional response of Holling’s “hungry mantid” by the WKB method. (English) Zbl 0713.92029
This paper derives a differential-difference (backward) equation for the “terminal fitness” (expected conditional “reward” as a function of predator satiation) of a predatory insect. The equation is solved for the case where the predator’s gut capacity is large compared to individual prey items (and handling time is negligible). The stationary functional response is also obtained.
Reviewer: C.A.Braumann
Keywords:
WKB method; predatory behavior; differential-difference equations; functional response; Holling’s hungry mantid model; terminal fitness; predator satiation; predatory insect; stationary functional responseReferences:
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