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Stability in paradigm biological systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 February 2009

Andrew J. Rixon ,
Craig R. Johnson  and
Alans S. Jones
Andrew J. Rixon
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld 4072, Australia
Craig R. Johnson
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld 4072, Australia
Alans S. Jones
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld 4072, Australia
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Abstract

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A discrete spatial model of a multi-species environment is formulated, and the behaviour of the system is studied. The model is used to explore stability and resilience of biological systems and discuss how they are dependent on spatial scale chosen.

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Research Article
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The ANZIAM Journal , Volume 40 , Issue 1 , July 1998 , pp. 23 - 34
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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1998

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