Topic 6 - Predation Flashcards by Kate Wright

Q

What is allometry?

A

Relationships with body size

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Q

What is a power-law relationship?

A

It is where one items is scaled to the power of another

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Q

Give an example and the formula for a power-law / allometric relationship.

A

BMR and body size

BMR = 70 x mass ^0.75

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