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K S Al Noufaey¹, T R Marchant², M P Edwards²

¹Mathematics and Statistics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Taif, Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Mathematical Biosciences

|October 17, 2015

Summary

This study presents semi-analytical solutions for the diffusive Lotka-Volterra predator-prey system with time delays. The Galerkin method effectively models population dynamics and predicts Hopf bifurcations, showing excellent agreement with numerical results.

Keywords:

Hopf bifurcations Lotka–Volterra predator–prey model Reaction–diffusion equations Semi-analytical solutions

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Area of Science:

Mathematical Biology
Ecology
Dynamical Systems

Background:

The Lotka-Volterra model is a foundational ecological model describing predator-prey interactions.
Incorporating spatial diffusion and time delays adds realism to ecological models, capturing complex population dynamics.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for predicting ecosystem stability and species persistence.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and apply semi-analytical methods for solving the diffusive Lotka-Volterra predator-prey system with time delays.
To investigate the influence of spatial dimensions and time delays on population dynamics and stability.
To identify conditions for Hopf bifurcations and analyze steady-state and transient solutions.

Main Methods:

Application of the Galerkin method to approximate spatial population structures.
Derivation of a reduced-order ordinary differential delay equation model from partial differential equations.
Analysis of steady-state solutions, transient behaviors, and Hopf bifurcation parameter regions.
Asymptotic analysis of periodic solutions near Hopf bifurcation points in one-dimensional domains.

Main Results:

Successfully obtained semi-analytical solutions for the diffusive Lotka-Volterra system in 1D and 2D domains.
Identified regions in parameter space where Hopf bifurcations occur, indicating potential oscillations in population dynamics.
Derived simple linear approximations for steady-state solutions and Hopf bifurcation boundaries in certain cases.
Demonstrated excellent agreement between the derived semi-analytical solutions and traditional numerical solutions.

Conclusions:

The Galerkin method provides an effective approach for analyzing complex delayed predator-prey systems.
Semi-analytical solutions offer accurate predictions of population dynamics, including bifurcations and stability.
The findings contribute to a better understanding of spatial-temporal dynamics in ecological systems with time delays.