The Dynamics of Arthopod Predator-Prey Systems. (MPB-13), Volume 13 Michael P. Hassell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hassell, Michael P. (Michael Patrick)

Series:

Monographs in population biology ; 13.

Monographs in population biology ; 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Predation (Biology)--Mathematical models.

Predation (Biology).

Arthropoda.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages) : illustrations.

Manufacture:

Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2021

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1978.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

In this study of arthropod predador-prey systems Michael Hassell shows how many of the components of predation may be simply modeled in order to reveal their effects on the overall dynamics of the interacting populations. Arthropods, particularly insects, make ideal subjects for such a study because their generation times are characteristically short and many have relatively discrete generations, inviting the use of difference equation models to describe population changes. Using analytical models framed in difference equations, Dr. Hassell is able to show how the detailed biological processes of insect predator-prey (including host-parasitoid) interactions may be understood. Emphasizing the development and subsequent stability analysis of general models, the author considers in detail several crucial components of predator-prey models: the prey's rate of increase as a function of density, non-random search, mutual interference, and the predator's rate of increase as a function of predator survival and fecundity. Drawing on the correspondence between the models and field and laboratory data, Dr. Hassell then discusses the practical implications for biological pest control and suggests how such models may help to formulate a theoretical basis for biological control practices.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

CHAPTER ONE. Introduction

CHAPTER TWO. A Basic Model

CHAPTER THREE. Functional Responses

CHAPTER FOUR. Non-Random Search

CHAPTER FIVE. Mutual Interference

CHAPTER SIX. The Predator Rate of Increase

CHAPTER SEVEN. Polyphagous Predators

CHAPTER EIGHT. Competing Predators and Hyperparasitoids

CHAPTER NINE. A Theoretical Basis for Biological Control

Epilogue

Appendixes

Bibliography

Author Index

Index to Genera

Subject Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780691209968

0691209960

OCLC:

1227051994