TY - JOUR
T1 - Formalised DEB theory restores coherence in core biology.
AU - Sousa, T
AU - Domingos, T.
AU - Poggiale, J.C.
AU - Kooijman, S.A.L.M.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - We present the state of the art of the development of dynamic energy budget theory, and its expected developments in the near future within the molecular, physiological and ecological domains. The degree of formalization in the set-up of the theory, with its roots in chemistry, physics, thermodynamics, evolution and the consistent application of Occam's razor, is discussed. We place the various contributions in the theme issue within this theoretical setting, and sketch the scope of actual and potential applications. © 2010 The Royal Society.
AB - We present the state of the art of the development of dynamic energy budget theory, and its expected developments in the near future within the molecular, physiological and ecological domains. The degree of formalization in the set-up of the theory, with its roots in chemistry, physics, thermodynamics, evolution and the consistent application of Occam's razor, is discussed. We place the various contributions in the theme issue within this theoretical setting, and sketch the scope of actual and potential applications. © 2010 The Royal Society.
U2 - 10.1098/rstb.2010.0166
DO - 10.1098/rstb.2010.0166
M3 - Article
SN - 0962-8436
VL - 365
SP - 3413
EP - 3428
JO - Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Biological Sciences
JF - Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Biological Sciences
ER -