INDIVIDUAL BASED MODELLING IN ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS

摘要

Numerical models are quite capable of simulating the abiotic aquatic environment, including complicated fluid flow and transport mechanisms. However, when it comes to simulating the biotic and ecosystem dynamics, the interaction of individual species with their environment as well as the interactions amongst species, has to be taken into account. A mussel dynamics model has been developed that demonstrates the feasibility of Individual Based Modelling (IBM); the results from applications to the Mississippi River demonstrate the relevance of IBM in modelling ecosystem dynamics.