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VIII Preface the large literature on foraging-inspired optimisation algorithms. Parts III to V introduce a range of algorithms whose inspiration is drawn from the foraging activities of vertebrates, invertebrates and nonneuronal organisms respectively. In Part VI, a number of algorithms are introduced whose inspiration is drawn from formal models of foraging outlined in Part I. In the final chapter of the book, we outline some open research opportunities.

We hope that this book will be of interest to academics, students and practitioners who are seeking a detailed discussion of the current state of the art in foraginginspired algorithms. Particular target audiences include those interested in informatics, data science and management science. The book is written so as to be accessible to a wide audience and no prior knowledge of foraging-inspired algorithms is assumed.