Table 1 Description of parameters
From: Evolution of host preference in anthropophilic mosquitoes
Variable | Description | Value | Dim. |
|---|---|---|---|
\(\epsilon _{gc}\) | Fecundity | 50 | Eggs per female per gonotrophic cycle |
\(\delta\) | Immature development rate | 0.1 | d\(^{-1}\) |
\(d_{0}\) | Immature mortality at low densities | 0.1 | d\(^{-1}\) |
\(d_{1}\) | Additional mortality per conspecific | 0.0005 | d\(^{-1}\) |
\(\gamma _i\) | Encounter rate with host type i | 0.5 | (0.1 d)\(^{-1}\) |
\(\sigma _i\) | Probability of accepting host type i | Varies | – |
\(p_f\) | Probability of surviving a single foraging bout | 0.95 | – |
\(\mu\) | Max level of defensive mortality | 0.5 | – |
\(\omega\) | Factor determining strength of trade-off | Varies | – |