Killen, S.S. (2011) Energetics of foraging decisions and prey handling. In: Farrell, A.P., Stevens, E.D., Cech, J.J. and Richards, J.G. (eds.) Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology: From Genome to Environment. Academic Press: San Diego. ISBN 9780123745453 (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-374553-8.00145-3)
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Abstract
Fish make numerous decisions while foraging, including when to forage, where to forage, and what types of prey to feed on. These decisions will affect, and will be affected by, the energy balance within an animal. In theory, fish should maximize net energy intake by maximizing prey intake while minimizing energetic costs of foraging. Numerous internal and external factors, however, can prevent fish from foraging in this optimal manner. Studying the effects of these limitations on fish-foraging behavior can provide insight into how fish are able to maximize overall fitness in the face of numerous physiological and environmental constraints.
| Item Type: | Book Sections (Encyclopaedia entry) |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Killen, Professor Shaun |
| Authors: | Killen, S.S. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Publisher: | Academic Press |
| ISBN: | 9780123745453 |
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