Complementarity of ecological goal functions.
J Theor Biol
; 208(4): 493-506, 2001 Feb 21.
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| ID: mdl-11222052
ABSTRACT
This paper summarizes, in the framework of network environ analysis, a set of analyses of energy-matter flow and storage in steady-state systems. The network perspective is used to codify and unify ten ecological orientors or extremal principles maximum power (Lotka), maximum storage (Jørgensen-Mejer), maximum empower and emergy (Odum), maximum ascendency (Ulanowicz), maximum dissipation (Schneider-Kay), maximum cycling (Morowitz), maximum residence time (Cheslak-Lamarra), minimum specific dissipation (Onsager, Prigogine), and minimum empower to exergy ratio (Bastianoni-Marchettini). We show that, seen in this framework, these seemingly disparate extrema are all mutually consistent, suggesting a common pattern for ecosystem development. This pattern unfolds in the network organization of systems.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ecosystem
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
J Theor Biol
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
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