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Local vs. non-local interactions in population dynamics

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In this work we examine two models of single-species dynamics which incorporate non-local effects. The emphasis is on the ability of these models to generate stable patterns. Global behavior of the bifurcating branches is also investigated.

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Furter, J., Grinfeld, M. Local vs. non-local interactions in population dynamics. J. Math. Biology 27, 65–80 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00276081

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