Why Do Bumblebees Major? A Mathematical Model

Authors:
  • GOG. Oster
    G. Oster
  • BHB. Heinrich
    B. Heinrich
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Abstract
We have developed a model which indicates that the pure strategy of "majoring"is always better than random foraging if the reward structure remains approximately constant through time. "Minoring" is a necessary compromise required to track resources changing through time.