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Effect of domain-shape on coexistence problems in a competition-diffusion system

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We discuss a competition-diffusion system to study coexistence problems of two competing species in a homogeneous environment. In particular, by using invariant manifold theory, effects of domain-shape are considered on this problem.

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Mimura, M., Ei, S.I. & Fang, Q. Effect of domain-shape on coexistence problems in a competition-diffusion system. J. Math. Biol. 29, 219–237 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00160536

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