Mathematical models for Isoptera (Insecta) mound growth

Brazilian Journal of Biology

Mlt. Buschini²  Map. Abuabara¹  Miguel Petrere-jr¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste Departamento de Biologia Guarapuava PR ,Brazil

关键词: Nasutitermes coxipoensis;    Isoptera;    Insecta;    mound growth;    Nasutiternes coxipoensis;    Isoptera;    Insecta;    crescimento de ninhos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1519-69842008000300009

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

In this research we proposed two mathematical models for Isoptera mound growth derived from the Von Bertalanffy growth curve, one appropriated for Nasutitermes coxipoensis, and a more general formulation. The mean height and the mean diameter of ten small colonies were measured each month for twelve months, from April, 1995 to April, 1996. Through these data, the monthly volumes were calculated for each of them. Then the growth in height and in volume was estimated and the models proposed.

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