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Mathematical Programming, Economics, Equilibrium Problem +6

On Optimal Use of a Patchy Environment

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Mathematical Programming, Engineering, Fitness +18

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Nutrition, Engineering, Fitness +19

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Predation Risk, Wildlife Ecology, Predator-prey Interaction +6

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Population Size, Mammalian Predator-prey Systems, Behavioral Sciences +11