Constructing random matrices to represent real ecosystems

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Constructing random matrices to represent real ecosystems

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Models of complex systems with n components typically have order n2 parameters because each component can potentially interact with every other. When it is impractical to measure these parameters, one may choose random parameter values and study the emergent statistical properties at the system level. Many influential results in theoretical ecology have been derived from two key assumptions: that species interact with random partners at random intensities and that intraspecific competition is...

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Research paper

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Journal article

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2015

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James, Alex / Plank, Michael / Rossberg AG / Beecham J / Emmerson M / Pitchford JW

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https://hdl.handle.net/10092/107329

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Science & Technology / Life Sciences & Biomedicine / Ecology / Evolutionary Biology / Environmental Sciences & Ecology / community matrix / complexity / food web / interaction strength / stability / predator-prey interaction / ASSEMBLING FOOD WEBS / INTERACTION STRENGTHS / BODY-SIZE / ECOLOGICAL NETWORKS / MODEL-ECOSYSTEMS / TRIVARIATE PATTERNS / STABILITY / COMPLEX / CONSEQUENCES / ARCHITECTURE / Biological Sciences / Mathematical sciences

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