Research Communication | Open Access
Volume 2020 | Communication ID 148 |

Maximising the utility function for switching-prey model

Asmaa Idmbarek, Yamna Achik, Hajar Nafia, Imane Agmour, Youssef El Foutayeni
Academic Editor: Youssef EL FOUTAYENI
Received
Accepted
Published
29 January 2020
13 February 2020
10 March 2020

Abstract: In this work, we investigate the interacting behaviour of prey-predator model using the prey switching. We define an approach pairing mass bal- ance relationships with principles of optimal foraging theory. This model is based on the utility function of their diet (the energy gain), being con- strained by balance equations between biomass and trophic flow. Our results prove that the most significant joint strategies can be interpreted as a solution of Nash equilibrium problem.