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FORAGING BEHAVIOR [4 records]

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Record 1 2024-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
CONT

Swarm intelligence algorithms(SIAs) refer to a class of iterative-based stochastic search algorithms used in computer science. They are inspired by the collective behavior of decentralized, self-organized systems, such as bird flocking and ant foraging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

Ant colony optimization(ACO) takes inspiration from the foraging behavior of some ant species. These ants deposit pheromone on the ground in order to mark some favorable path that should be followed by other members of the colony. Ant colony optimization exploits a similar mechanism for solving optimization problems.

Key term(s)
  • ant colony optimisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Méthodes de recherche scientifique
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

L'optimisation par colonies de fourmis s'inspire du comportement collectif des fourmis dans la nature pour résoudre des problèmes d'optimisation combinatoires.

Key term(s)
  • optimisation par colonies de fourmis

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Ecosystems
DEF

The set of processes by which organisms acquire energy and nutrients, whether the food is directly consumed (feeding), stored for later consumption (hoarding), or given to other individuals (provisioning).

PHR

foraging area, foraging behavior, foraging strategy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Écosystèmes
OBS

recherche de nourriture : désignation approuvée par le Comité de terminologie d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comportamiento animal
  • Ecosistemas
DEF

[Proceso por el cual los organismos hacen la] búsqueda, preparación y consumo de alimento.

PHR

actividad de forrajeo, comportamiento de forrajeo, estrategia de forrajeo

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Record 4 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
  • Geology
DEF

A trace fossil consisting of a presumed worm trail appearing as a relief on the undersurface of flysch beds(mostly sandstones) and having a meandering, spiral, or netlike pattern related to a highly organized foraging behavior;...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
  • Géologie
DEF

Structure géométrique cunéiforme correspondant présumément à des traces d'activité animale.

Spanish

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