| Abstract: | Direct approaches for estimating the feeding rate of the opossum shrimp Mysis relicta can be hampered by variable gut residence time (evacuation rate models) and non-linear functional responses (clearance rate models). Bioenergetics modeling provides an alternative method, but the reliability of this approach needs to be evaluated using independent measures of growth and food consumption. In this study, we measured growth and food consumption for M. relicta and compared experimental results with those predicted from a Mysis bioenergetics model. For Mysis reared at 10??C, model predictions were not significantly different from observed values. Moreover, decomposition of mean square error indicated that 70% of the variation between model predictions and observed values was attributable to random error. On average, model predictions were within 12% of observed values. A sensitivity analysis revealed that Mysis respiration and prey energy density were the most sensitive parameters affecting model output. By accounting for uncertainty (95% CLs) in Mysis respiration, we observed a significant improvement in the accuracy of model output (within 5% of observed values), illustrating the importance of sensitive input parameters for model performance. These findings help corroborate the Mysis bioenergetics model and demonstrate the usefulness of this approach for estimating Mysis feeding rate. |
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| ProdID: | 70024499 |
| Citation Author: | Chipps, S. R.; Bennett, D. H. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Plankton Research |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Evaluation of a Mysis bioenergetics model; 2002; Article; Journal; Journal of Plankton Research; Chipps, S. R.; Bennett, D. H. |
| Citation Start Page: | 77 |
| Citation Volume: | 24 |
| Citation Year: | 2002 |
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| Text: | Evaluation of a Mysis bioenergetics model; 2002; Article; Journal; Journal of Plankton Research; Chipps, S. R.; Bennett, D. H. |
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| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00 -0600 |
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