Material Information |
| Title: |
Modeling the Population Dynamics of Danaus Plexippus, L. |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Stein, Julie |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2003 |
| Publication Date: |
2003 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Population Dynamics
Monarch Butterfly
Mathematical Models
Difference Equations
Discrete-Time Model |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
Population dynamics of Danaus plexippus, L. are studied and a series of models are developed in attempt to portray key characteristics of the eastern North American migratory monarch butterfly populations. Many issues dealing with density dependence, mortality, and conservation of the species and its migratory behavior are addressed. While the monarch butterfly is a relatively well studied insect, it is apparent that little is known about the mechanisms that control generational fecundity and ultimately population fluctuations of Danaus plexippus. In my research, I examine such mechanisms that may influence generational fecundity. Most importantly the presence of inverse density dependence in monarch populations is identified and supported by several studies to be discussed. The monarch population model is then modified by an Allee effect (inverse density dependence) and I explore dynamics that emerge from this model. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Julie Stein |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2003 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: McDonald, Patrick |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2003 S82 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003310:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
Modeling the Population Dynamics of Danaus Plexippus, L. |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Stein, Julie |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2003 |
| Publication Date: |
2003 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Population Dynamics
Monarch Butterfly
Mathematical Models
Difference Equations
Discrete-Time Model |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
Population dynamics of Danaus plexippus, L. are studied and a series of models are developed in attempt to portray key characteristics of the eastern North American migratory monarch butterfly populations. Many issues dealing with density dependence, mortality, and conservation of the species and its migratory behavior are addressed. While the monarch butterfly is a relatively well studied insect, it is apparent that little is known about the mechanisms that control generational fecundity and ultimately population fluctuations of Danaus plexippus. In my research, I examine such mechanisms that may influence generational fecundity. Most importantly the presence of inverse density dependence in monarch populations is identified and supported by several studies to be discussed. The monarch population model is then modified by an Allee effect (inverse density dependence) and I explore dynamics that emerge from this model. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Julie Stein |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2003 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: McDonald, Patrick |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2003 S82 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003310:00001 |
|