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Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
4th Edition
ISBN:9781285463247
Author:David Poole
Publisher:David Poole
Chapter4: Eigenvalues And Eigenvectors
Section4.6: Applications And The Perron-frobenius Theorem
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3. The survival of two species depends on their mutual cooperation. For instance, a species
of bee that feeds primarily on the nectar of one plant species and simultaneously pollinates
the plant. One simple model of mutualism is given by
dx
= -ax + bxry
xt
dy
= -my + nxy
dt
where a, b, m, and n are all positive constants.
(a) What assumptions are implicitly being made about the growth of each species in the
absence of cooperation?
(b) Interpret the constants a, b, m, and n in terms of the physical problem.
(c) What are the equilibrium levels?
(d) Perform a graphical analysis and indicate the trajectory directions in the phase plane.
Transcribed Image Text:3. The survival of two species depends on their mutual cooperation. For instance, a species of bee that feeds primarily on the nectar of one plant species and simultaneously pollinates the plant. One simple model of mutualism is given by dx = -ax + bxry xt dy = -my + nxy dt where a, b, m, and n are all positive constants. (a) What assumptions are implicitly being made about the growth of each species in the absence of cooperation? (b) Interpret the constants a, b, m, and n in terms of the physical problem. (c) What are the equilibrium levels? (d) Perform a graphical analysis and indicate the trajectory directions in the phase plane.
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