A multiple phenotype predator–prey model with mutation

Gavin M. Abernethy, Rory Mullan, David H. Glass, Mark McCartney

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Abstract

An existing multiple phenotype predator–prey model is expanded to include mutation amongst the predator phenotypes. Two unimodal maps are used for the underlying dynamics of the prey. A predation strategy is also defined which differs for each of the predators in the model. Results show that the introduction of predator mutation enhances predator survival both in terms of the number of phenotypes and total population for a range of values of the predation rate. In general, the dominant predator phenotype is the one which is most focused on the prey phenotype with the largest population.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)762-774
JournalPhysica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Volume465
Early online date31 Aug 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished online - 31 Aug 2016

Keywords

  • Predator–prey
  • Mutation
  • Coupled map lattice
  • Predation strategy
  • Ricker map
  • Logistic map

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