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A Simulation Model of Growth and Ingestion in the Tobacco Hornworm Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) 2

Joseph De Vita

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A preliminary deterministic simulation model of growth and ingestion in Manduca sexta (L.) is presented. This system consists of 5 first order differential equations and 1 discontinuous function, describing the following biological processes: ingestion, assimilation, respiration, excretion, molting, and growth. Both ingestion and growth are predicted with a high degree of accuracy. This model is evaluated in terms of (1) mimicking real biological phenomena and (2) its applicability to the field situation.

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A preliminary deterministic simulation model of growth and ingestion in Manduca sexta (L.) is presented. This system consists of 5 first order differential equations and 1 discontinuous function, describing the following biological processes: ingestion, assimilation, respiration, excretion, molting, and growth. Both ingestion and growth are predicted with a high degree of accuracy. This model is evaluated in terms of (1) mimicking real biological phenomena and (2) its applicability to the field situation.

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A preliminary deterministic simulation model of growth and ingestion in Manduca sexta (L.) is presented. This system consists of 5 first order differential equations and 1 discontinuous function, describing the following biological processes: ingestion, assimilation, respiration, excretion, molting, and growth. Both ingestion and growth are predicted with a high degree of accuracy. This model is evaluated in terms of (1) mimicking real biological phenomena and (2) its applicability to the field situation.

Key concepts: Manduca sexta, Sphingidae, Lepidoptera genitalia, Biology, Manduca, Ingestion, Zoology, Larva

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