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  • Theoretical Biology
  • Biogeochemistry

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  • Ecosystem modeling requires integrating complex biological processes with nutrient cycling.
  • Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory provides a framework for understanding organismal energy acquisition and allocation.
  • Previous models often lack detailed stoichiometric carbon and nitrogen integration across trophic levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a minimal stoichiometric carbon and nitrogen model of an entire ecosystem based on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory.
  • To describe the structure and components of the proposed ecosystem model, including nutrients, producers, consumers, decomposers, and detritus.
  • To detail the application of DEB V1-morphs and synthesizing units within the ecosystem model.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a minimum stoichiometric carbon and nitrogen model.
  • Integration of Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory for organismal energetics.
  • Modeling of seven state variables for living matter (somatic structure and reserve compartments) and four detritus types.
  • Utilizing DEB V1-morphs, where surface area is proportional to volume, simplifying size structure dynamics.

Main Results:

  • The model successfully integrates carbon and nitrogen dynamics within a closed ecosystem.
  • The dynamics of carbon dioxide and ammonium are derived from the model's state variables.
  • First results of system dynamics are presented, demonstrating the model's capability.

Conclusions:

  • The presented DEB V1-morph model offers a simplified yet comprehensive approach to ecosystem modeling.
  • This framework facilitates the study of stoichiometric carbon and nitrogen cycling across different ecosystem components.
  • The model provides a foundation for further research into ecosystem dynamics and theoretical biology.