Models of coupled population oscillators using 1-D maps

Coupled population oscillators are investigated with the use of coupled logistic maps. Two forms of coupling are employed, reproductive and density. Three biologically distinct situations are investigated: populations independently oscillating in a two point cycle, populations independently chaotic, and populations independently approach a stable point. Both entrained and phase reversed patterns are observed along with complicated forms of chaos as the coupling parameters are varied.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/42104/1/285-37-2-178_80370178.pd