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¹Department of Mathematics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, USA. ackleh@louisiana.edu

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This study analyzes a three-stage population model. If the net reproductive number is below one, the population dies out; otherwise, it persists and can stabilize.

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Ecology
Mathematical Biology
Population Dynamics

Background:

Population models are crucial for understanding species dynamics.
Discrete-time models offer a framework for analyzing population changes over specific intervals.
Stability analysis is key to predicting long-term population behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the stability properties of a general three-stage discrete-time population model.
To determine the conditions under which the population converges to the origin (extinction) or a stable positive equilibrium.
To establish criteria for the persistence of the population.

Main Methods:

Derivation of the inherent net reproductive number for the model.
Analysis of fixed points (equilibrium states) of the population model.
Application of stability theory to determine the global behavior of the system.

Main Results:

Global stability of the origin (extinction) is proven when the inherent net reproductive number is less than one.
Existence of a unique positive fixed point and system persistence are established when the inherent net reproductive number exceeds one.
Global stability of the positive fixed point is demonstrated for specific parameter ranges.

Conclusions:

The inherent net reproductive number is a critical threshold determining population fate.
The model exhibits complex dynamics, including extinction, persistence, and stable equilibria.
The findings provide insights into the long-term viability of structured populations.