Global analysis of a predator-prey model with variable predator search rate.

Autor: Dalziel BD; Department of Integrative Biology and Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA., Thomann E; Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA., Medlock J; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA., De Leenheer P; Department of Integrative Biology and Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA. deleenhp@math.oregonstate.edu.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of mathematical biology [J Math Biol] 2020 Jul; Vol. 81 (1), pp. 159-183. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 17.
DOI: 10.1007/s00285-020-01504-y
Abstrakt: We consider a modified Holling-type II predator-prey model, based on the premise that the search rate of predators is dependent on the prey density, rather than constant. A complete analysis of the global behavior of the model is presented, and shows that the model exhibits a dichotomy similar to the classical Holling-type II model: either the coexistence steady state is globally stable; or it is unstable, and then a unique, globally stable limit cycle exists. We discuss the similarities, but also important differences between our model and the Holling-type II model. The main differences are that: 1. The paradox of enrichment which always occurs in the Holling-type II model, does not always occur here, and 2. Even when the paradox of enrichment occurs, predators can adapt by lowering their search rate, and effectively stabilize the system.
Databáze: MEDLINE