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Predator foraging strategies change with finite time. A simulation shows optimal choices deviate from the classical prey model, influenced by prey density, not just profitability.

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    Conclusions:

    • Finite foraging durations, a common ecological constraint, can independently explain deviations from classical prey models.
    • Theoretical models incorporating detailed biological mechanisms may yield altered outcomes if they do not account for finite foraging durations.
    • The study highlights the importance of incorporating temporal constraints into foraging models for greater ecological realism.