Title of article :
Dynamic energy budgets in population ecotoxicology: Applications and outlook
Author/Authors :
Jager، نويسنده , , Tjalling and Barsi، نويسنده , , Alpar and Hamda، نويسنده , , Natnael T. and Martin، نويسنده , , Benjamin T. and Zimmer، نويسنده , , Elke I. and Ducrot، نويسنده , , Virginie، نويسنده ,
Pages :
8
From page :
140
To page :
147
Abstract :
Most of the experimental testing in ecotoxicology takes place at the individual level, but the protection goals for environmental risk assessment are at the population level (or higher). Population modelling can fill this gap, but only models on a mechanistic basis allow for extrapolation beyond the conditions in the experimental tests. The life-history traits of individuals form the basis of population dynamics, and population modelling thus requires a proper understanding of the individualʹs behaviour. The dynamic energy budget (DEB) theory offers a flexible platform for the development of models at the individual level. Linking DEB models to population models can thus provide a mechanistic basis for extrapolation. Here, we provide a conceptual overview of DEB theory, with emphasis on its applications in ecotoxicology. Furthermore, we briefly review the applications in which a DEB-based individual model has been linked to structured population dynamics. Finally, we discuss some of the most important areas for further research in this context.
Keywords :
Dynamic energy budget , Review , Population models , TKTD models , Ecotoxicology
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
Record number :
2045794
Link To Document :
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