Dancing for a decision: a matrix model for nest-site choice by honeybees

被引:26
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作者
Myerscough, MR [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sydney, Sch Math & Stat, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
关键词
Apis mellifera; Leslie matrix; stationary swarm; self-organization;
D O I
10.1098/rspb.2002.2293
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
A mathematical model is formulated for decision making by honeybees during nest-site choice, using a population matrix model. This model explains how the observed dynamics of the nest-site scouts' dancing can reliably lead to a choice of the best nest site available.
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页码:577 / 582
页数:6
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