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In order to forage optimally an organism must attempt to maximize the amount of energy gained while minimizing the amount of energy spent.
For example:
An ant can choose between two food sources that are the same distance away. Source A is more nutrient rich than Source B. The ant will choose source A. This is because since the two sources are the same distance away the same amount of energy will be spent in obtaining the food, but since A provides more energy, then the overall net energy gain will be greater if the ant selects this one.
The ant now must choose between two other food sources. Both A and B will provide the same amount of energy. However, source A is further away than source B. The ant will choose source B. While both sources will provide the same amount of energy, the ant will have to expend less energy to get to source B and so selects it over A.
Of course, it is not always so simple as this, but that is the gist of it. Hope this helps.
What else can I help you with?
Can you give a sentence with the word forage?
Forage can mean either the grasses that the cows consume, or the act of foraging, which is how some animals find food in the wilds.
What is antonym for forage?
the antoynm of forage is "distribute"
What does the word foraged mean?
Foragers are people who forage, who look about the countryside for food, equipment or whatever it is they need.
When did Forage War happen?
Forage War happened in 1777.
How do plants forage for food?
they don't, only animals can forage
What does it mean if a muscle has started to astrophy?
Muscle atrophy means that the muscle has become weak and no longer is capable of preforming the task it is required for optimally.
What is a common forage crop?
alfalfa timothy grass forage turnips
How do you make a sentence with the word forage?
If we remain quiet, the fawn will continue to forage. It is obvious that some animal has been using my garden for forage.
Sentence for the word graze?
To forage, nibble, chomp, chew, browse for bite mean bascially that.
What does concentrates mean?
Concentrates are non-forage food given to horses. Since forage includes hay and grass, Concentrates are grains, such as oats, corn, barley, beans, and pellets. Never feed more than 50% of a horses food in concentrates.
What are the differences between forage and pasture?
Forage refers to the edible parts of plants, primarily grasses and legumes, that animals consume for nutrition, which can include both wild and cultivated species. Pasture, on the other hand, is a managed area of land specifically planted with forage species for grazing livestock. While all pasture consists of forage, not all forage is found in pasture; forage can also refer to harvested crops or wild plants. Essentially, pasture is a subset of forage that is designated for grazing purposes.
What does horse concentrates mean?
Concentrates are non-forage food given to horses. Since forage includes hay and grass, Concentrates are grains, such as oats, corn, barley, beans, and pellets. Never feed more than 50% of a horses food in concentrates.
