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  • Theoretical Ecology
  • Mathematical Biology

Background:

  • Complex system stability is crucial for ecological dynamics.
  • Linear stability analysis and feasibility are two key approaches to study system stability.
  • Both methods emphasize the role of interaction structure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the complementary nature of random matrix theory (RMT) and feasibility approaches.
  • To analyze how interaction structures influence stability in generalized Lotka-Volterra (GLV) models.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical derivations.
  • Numerical simulations.
  • Application of random matrix theory (RMT).
  • Feasibility analysis in generalized Lotka-Volterra (GLV) models.

Main Results:

  • Feasibility in GLV models increases with more predator-prey interactions.
  • Increased competition or mutualism negatively impacts feasibility.
  • These structural changes significantly affect the stability of the GLV model.

Conclusions:

  • RMT and feasibility analyses offer complementary insights into complex system stability.
  • Interaction structure, particularly predator-prey dynamics, is a critical determinant of ecological stability.
  • Findings provide a more comprehensive understanding of ecological model stability.