Table 2 Parameters of our model. Each parameter is described in detail in the main text.
Name | Object | Comments |
|---|---|---|
InfectiousPeriod | Parasite | Length (in days) of infectiousness period |
LatencyPeriod | Parasite | Length (in days) of latency period |
Virulence | Parasite | Extra-mortality (regarding natural lifespan) induced by parasite |
OffspringSize | Host | Number of new host produced at each reproduction event |
Lifespan | Host | Lifespan of host individual (in days) |
BitingRate | Host | Frequency of biting events (in days). Equal to -1 for reservoir individuals. |
MovingCapacity | Host | Number of pixels allowd for moving of each side. Leads to a possible moving within a square of ((movingCapacity+1)2)2 |
HabitatTolerance | Host | Number of pixels allowed for moving outside their original habitat. |
IndexHabitat | Host | Index of habitat where individual can move without restrictions |