Abstract
The standard DEB (Dynamic Energy Budget) model is the simplest in the family of models implied by DEB theory for metabolic organisation (Kooijman 2010). It deals with a single food source, a single reserve and a single structure, while isomorphy is assumed. The standard model is appropriate for most animal species. The covariation method (Lika et al 2011, 2011a) was developed to estimate all parameters of the standard DEB model from simple data on the energetics of a species. The method exploits the covariation of parameter values as implied by DEB theory on the basis of physical and chemical principles. This lecture is about our experience with the covariation method.
More information about research on DEB theory can be found at
http://www.bio.vu.nl/thb/deb/
The add_my_pet collection and DEBtool can be found at the electronic DEBlab
http://www.bio.vu.nl/thb/deb/deblab/
Bas Kooijman
Dept. Theoretical Biology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
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