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Mathematical modeling of the evolutionary dynamics of plankton community

G.P. Neverova, O.L. Zhdanova

2022, issue 2, P. 213-217 DOI: https://doi.org/10.47910/FEMJ202228

Abstract

The paper proposes and studies a model of the evolutionary dynamics of plankton community. Phytoplankton is assumed to consist of two genetic groups competing for resources and differing by the trait of toxicity. Zooplankton consumes non-toxic phytoplankton due to its selective choice of food. The evolutionary scenario of the development of two different phytoplankton genotypes is shown to depend significantly on competitive intensity between them.

Keywords: prey–predator community, competition, Holling type II function, evolution, dynamics modes.

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