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Interpret the following graphs: In the graphs, the number of days are 18.. 1 day is equal to 60 sec. For the first graph, days are taken on x-axis. The mean foraging times are taken on y-axis.

Interpret the following graphs: In the graphs, the number of days are 18.. 1 day is equal to 60 sec. For the first graph, days are taken on x-axis. The mean foraging times are taken on y-axis.

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In the graphs, the number of days are 18.. 1 day is equal to 60 sec. For the first graph, days are taken on x-axis. The mean foraging times are taken on y-axis. 

**Specialization: Mean Foraging Time vs Days** This graph presents a comparison of mean foraging time over a period of days for two types of food: Pinto and Mixed food. **X-axis:** Represents the number of days, ranging from 0 to 18. **Y-axis:** Indicates the mean foraging time, measured in units from -10 to 70. - **Blue Line (Pinto):** Shows a gradual increase in mean foraging time over the days with some fluctuations. Starting low, it rises consistently, peaking slightly around day 13, and continues trending upwards by day 18. - **Orange Line (Mixed food):** Starts similarly low and generally follows the blue line until approximately day 12 when it sharply increases, peaking dramatically around day 13, before dropping to 0 by day 14. **Analysis:** Initially, both groups start with similar foraging times; however, specialization appears to diverge significantly around days 12 to 14. Pinto shows a steady increase, whereas Mixed food spikes sharply and then declines. This suggests a potential adaptation or shift in strategy for the Mixed food group.
Transcribed Image Text:**Specialization: Mean Foraging Time vs Days** This graph presents a comparison of mean foraging time over a period of days for two types of food: Pinto and Mixed food. **X-axis:** Represents the number of days, ranging from 0 to 18. **Y-axis:** Indicates the mean foraging time, measured in units from -10 to 70. - **Blue Line (Pinto):** Shows a gradual increase in mean foraging time over the days with some fluctuations. Starting low, it rises consistently, peaking slightly around day 13, and continues trending upwards by day 18. - **Orange Line (Mixed food):** Starts similarly low and generally follows the blue line until approximately day 12 when it sharply increases, peaking dramatically around day 13, before dropping to 0 by day 14. **Analysis:** Initially, both groups start with similar foraging times; however, specialization appears to diverge significantly around days 12 to 14. Pinto shows a steady increase, whereas Mixed food spikes sharply and then declines. This suggests a potential adaptation or shift in strategy for the Mixed food group.
**Specialization: Mean Foraging Time (Pure & Mixed) vs. Days** The graph presents a comparison of mean foraging times over a period of 18 days for two different feeding conditions: pure food (red beans) and mixed food. The horizontal axis represents the days, ranging from 0 to 18. The vertical axis indicates the mean foraging time, measured from 0 to 70 units. - **Blue Line (Pure Food: Red Beans)**: This line represents the mean foraging time for pure foods. The trend shows a gradual increase over the first 10 days, with a noticeable peak around day 14. After this peak, there is a sharp decline nearing day 16, reaching almost zero. - **Orange Line (Mixed Food)**: This line illustrates the mean foraging time for mixed foods. Similar to the pure food line, there is a gradual increase, but it remains slightly lower in the initial days. However, between days 12 and 14, the foraging time peaks and becomes equivalent to the pure food line. After day 14, the foraging time also drops sharply close to zero by day 16. The graph shows that both groups exhibit an increase in foraging time over the days, peaking at similar times, followed by a steep decline. This suggests a pattern in the specialization behavior regarding the type of food over the observed days.
Transcribed Image Text:**Specialization: Mean Foraging Time (Pure & Mixed) vs. Days** The graph presents a comparison of mean foraging times over a period of 18 days for two different feeding conditions: pure food (red beans) and mixed food. The horizontal axis represents the days, ranging from 0 to 18. The vertical axis indicates the mean foraging time, measured from 0 to 70 units. - **Blue Line (Pure Food: Red Beans)**: This line represents the mean foraging time for pure foods. The trend shows a gradual increase over the first 10 days, with a noticeable peak around day 14. After this peak, there is a sharp decline nearing day 16, reaching almost zero. - **Orange Line (Mixed Food)**: This line illustrates the mean foraging time for mixed foods. Similar to the pure food line, there is a gradual increase, but it remains slightly lower in the initial days. However, between days 12 and 14, the foraging time peaks and becomes equivalent to the pure food line. After day 14, the foraging time also drops sharply close to zero by day 16. The graph shows that both groups exhibit an increase in foraging time over the days, peaking at similar times, followed by a steep decline. This suggests a pattern in the specialization behavior regarding the type of food over the observed days.
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