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optimal foraging theory

Scope: community ecology
Papers: 3 | Mentions: 3

Local Knowledge Graph (22 entities)

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Knowledge graph centered on optimal foraging theory with 22 nodes and 82 connections. Top connected: plant-pollinator mutualism, pollinator foraging behavior, pollinator observation, Bees per person hour sampling, interspecific competition.

Definition

Theory stating that pollinator visitation rates are higher in areas of higher floral density while in sparse populations pollinators switch between plants less frequently

Publications (3)

student_paper

The effect of changing floral density on pollinator networks in a subalpine meadow environment

2025framework
student_paper

Diptera behavioral response to targeted <i>Bombus</i> removal

2011framework
student_paper

The Timing of Floral Color Change in Lupinus argenteus

2005referenced

Related Concepts (9)

pollinator foraging behavior

process3 shared papers

plant-pollinator mutualism

process1 shared paper

network nestedness

metric1 shared paper

floral visitation rate

measurement1 shared paper

floral abundance

measurement1 shared paper

interspecific competition

process1 shared paper

floral longevity

measurement1 shared paper

nutritional niche partitioning

theory1 shared paper

floral constancy

phenomenon1 shared paper