In this paper we consider one-predator-two-prey population dynamics described by a control system. We study and compare conditions for permanence of the system for three types of predator feeding behaviors: (i) specialized feeding on the more profitable prey type, (ii) generalized feeding on both prey types, and (iii) optimal foraging behavior. We show that the region of parameter space leading...

This paper considers the nonlinear observer normal forms and their application in an ecological Predator-Prey system. These forms allow for the design of robust observers for Predator-Prey models where full measurement is not available. Thus, from a measured population of one specie (prey or predator), one can estimate the population that is not directly measured.

We use Dulac criterion to prove the nonexistence of periodic orbits for a class of general predator-prey system with strong Allee effect in the prey population growth. This completes the global bifurcation analysis of typical predator-prey systems with strong Allee effect for all possible parameters.

We have constructed a synthetic ecosystem consisting of two Escherichia coli populations, which communicate bi-directionally through quorum sensing and regulate each other's gene expression and survival via engineered gene circuits. Our synthetic ecosystem resembles canonical predator-prey systems in terms of logic and dynamics. The predator cells kill the prey by inducing expression of a kille...

We investigate a delayed stage-structured Ivlev’s functional response predator-prey model with impulsive stocking on prey and continuous harvesting on predator. Sufficient conditions of the global attractivity of predator-extinction periodic solution and the permanence of the system are obtained. These results show that the behavior of impulsive stocking on prey plays an important role for the ...

A discrete-time predator-prey model is proposed with Leslie-type numerical response, and the asymmetrical influence of Allee effect on the proposed system is investigated. By mathematical analysis, locally stable conditions for the equilibrium points of the considered systems with or without Allee effect are obtained firstly. Furthermore, numerical simulation is used to verify the results and d...

We use Dulac criterion to prove the nonexistence of periodic orbits for a class of general predator-prey system with strong Allee effect in the prey population growth. This completes the global bifurcation analysis of typical predator-prey systems with strong Allee effect for all possible parameters.

The muskellunge, Esox masquinongy, is a predatory esocid fish with well-developed visual and lateral line systems. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative roles of these two sensory modalities in organizing the strike behavior of the animal. Subadult muskellunge were videotaped in a test arena while feeding on fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas). Animals were tested under five...

We firstly show the permanence of hybrid prey-predator system. Then, when both white and color noises are taken into account, we examine the asymptotic properties of stochastic prey-predator model with Markovian switching. Finally, the optimal harvest policy of stochastic prey-predator model perturbed by white noise is considered.