32-Optimization Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of an optimization model?
A
Strategy set, Currency, and Constraints
2
Q
What is the significance of the marginal rate theorem for studying performance?
A
Applies to plants and animals using a patchy environment. It predicts that a long travel time will result in more foraging time in a patch.
3
Q
What is a trade off and how do optimization models deal with it?(EXAMPLES)
A
An example of a trade off is the energy per unit handling time for prey of different size. The solution is finding the prey length that maximizes energy per handling time.
4
Q
Strategy set:
A
The trait that is under selection
5
Q
Currency:
A
Fitness or an indicator of fitness
6
Q
Constraints:
A
Trade-offs between the trait and fitness
