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This paper examines the coexistence of three species. In particular, stochastic models for (i) two predators and one prey, (ii) two prey and one predator, and (iii) a prey, a predator and a parasite to the predator are considered. It is found that coexistence is possible in each case. A large population approximation is developed which enables accurate description of the long run behaviour of stochastic models.
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Sridhara, R., Watson, R. Stochastic three species systems. J. Math. Biol. 28, 595–607 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00164165
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