Metabolic scaling from Fibonacci dynamics
Cambui, D. S.
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We propose a discrete model to determine the metabolic scaling exponent based on Fibonacci growth patterns and discrete biological development phases. In contrast to continuous fractal models such as the West-Brown-Enquist (WBE) theory, the present approach describes metabolic scaling as the cumulative result of successive discrete stages, each incrementally contributing to metabolic activity. The scaling exponent b(n) emerges naturally from the logarithmic relationship between consecutive Fibonacci numbers, varying systematically with the organisms developmental stage. A refined logarithmic formulation significantly enhances quantitative agreement with empirical metabolic data across various mammalian species. This discrete framework effectively captures deviations from classical scaling laws, directly connecting recursive hierarchical structures with metabolic processes. Our model provides an alternative to traditional fractal transport approaches and can be naturally extended to hierarchical physical systems, opening new avenues to explore stage-dependent scaling phenomena in complex adaptive systems.
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