Dynamics of a size-structured intraspecific competition model with density dependent juvenile growth rates.

摘要

In this paper we consider a model of size-structured, intraspecific competition in which increased competition during juvenile growth reduces size at adulthood and thereby reduces adult fertility. Our goal here is to derive a model which is simple enough to be as analytically tractable as possible, and yet still capture these essential features. We wish to understand the asymptotic dynamics of the model and to draw some conclusions about the stabilizing or destabilizing effects of this kind of intraspecific competitive interaction. 17 refs., 3 figs. (ERA citation 15:035950)