In this work, we propose and investigate a predator-prey model where the prey population is structured by sex and the predators (unstructured) depredate based on sex-bias. We provide conditions for the existence of equilibrium points and perform local stability analysis on them. We derive global stability conditions for the extinction state. We show the possible occurrence of Hopf and saddle-node bifurcations. Multiple Hopf bifurcations are observed as the sex-biased predation rate is varied. This variation also shows the opposite consequences in the densities of the sex-structured prey. Our results show that sex-biased predation can cause both stabilizing and destabilizing effects for certain parameter choices. It can also cause an imbalanced sex-ratio, which has ecological consequences. Furthermore when intraspecific competition among predators is minimized, it can lead to the extinction of prey. We discuss the ecological implications and application of our results to the biocontrol of invasive species susceptible to sex-biased predation.
In this work, we propose a predator-prey system with a Holling type Ⅱ functional response and study its dynamics when the prey exhibits vigilance behavior to avoid predation and predators exhibit cooperative hunting. We provide conditions for existence and the local and global stability of equilibria. We carry out detailed bifurcation analysis and find the system to experience Hopf, saddle-node, and transcritical bifurcations. Our results show that increased prey vigilance can stabilize the system, but when vigilance levels are too high, it causes a decrease in the population density of prey and leads to extinction. When hunting cooperation is intensive, it can destabilize the system, and can also induce bi-stability phenomenon. Furthermore, it can reduce the population density of both prey and predators and also change the stability of a coexistence state. We provide numerical experiments to validate our theoretical results and discuss ecological implications.
- Award ID(s):
- 1851948
- PAR ID:
- 10497124
- Publisher / Repository:
- AIMS publishing
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering
- Volume:
- 21
- Issue:
- 2
- ISSN:
- 1551-0018
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 2768 to 2786
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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