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    Area of Science:

    • Ecology
    • Mathematical Biology
    • Zoology

    Background:

    • Snail breeding requires understanding population dynamics and metabolic processes.
    • Achatina fulica snails are a potential food source, necessitating efficient breeding models.
    • Previous models may not fully integrate stoichiometric and population aspects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a discrete-time model for snail breeding.
    • To simulate the metabolism and population dynamics of Achatina fulica.
    • To optimize snail population structure and size for productivity.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-part discrete-time model was developed: "Stoichiometry" and "Population".
    • The "Stoichiometry" submodel simulates individual snail metabolism using stoichiometric equations.
    • The "Population" submodel optimizes age structure and population size, with simulations in Excel 2007.

    Main Results:

    • The model provides step-by-step simulation of mass exchange for Achatina fulica.
    • It allows for the optimization of population age structure and size.
    • Daily meat intake by crewmen serves as a guideline for population productivity.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed model effectively integrates metabolic and population dynamics for snail breeding.
    • It offers a tool for optimizing Achatina fulica populations for food production.
    • The model's simulation capabilities can inform sustainable land snail farming practices.