A conceptual predator-prey model with super-long transients
q-bio.PE, nlin.CD, physics.bio-ph
Submitted: 2024-06-12
Updated: 2026-09-22
Comments: In this paper, the explanation of our model in population dynamics is based on an incorrect interpretation, and we no longer consider the manuscript to adequately represent the work. We therefore want to withdraw it
License: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
The gist: Drawing on the understanding of the logistic map, we propose a simple predator-prey model where predators and prey adapt to each other, leading to the co-evolution of the system.
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Abstract
Drawing on the understanding of the logistic map, we propose a simple predator-prey model where predators and prey adapt to each other, leading to the co-evolution of the system. The special dynamics observed in periodic windows contribute to the coexistence of multiple time scales, adding to the complexity of the system. Typical dynamics in ecosystems, such as the persistence and coexistence of population cycles and chaotic behaviors, the emergence of super-long transients, regime shifts, and the quantifying of resilience, are encapsulated within this single model. The simplicity of our model allows for detailed analysis, reinforcing its potential as a conceptual tool for understanding ecosystems deeply.
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