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Typical values of the allometric exponents and their significance in terms of resource availability. (N.B. α = b + 1).
| α (BMR ∝ Mα) | b (CMR ∝ Mb) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | −1 | Severe resource limitation |
| Surface area dependent consumption rate | ||
| Adaptive resource consumption rate (e.g. Michaelis Menten) | ||
| 1 | 0 | No resource limitation, maximal resource consumption rate |
