Simple models for how population demographics relate to ecological processes

What is it about?

Eizi Kuno derived very simple methods for modelling more realistic population dynamics using very simple mathematical equations - namely, the logistic and competition equations taught in undergraduate mathematics. This paper derives these methods more rigorously, and extends them to the predator-prey equations. It also shows the connection between the maths and the principle of homeostasis.

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Why is it important?

The significance of this publication is that it shows how very simple mathematics (undergraduate level) can be used to model very complicated ecological processes. it also links the mathematics to influential ecological concepts such as homeostasis and Gaia theory.