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Title:

COENOME Model: Elementary Ecological Cycle As A Dynamical Unit

Authors:

Serge V. Chernyshenko

Published in:

 

(2012).ECMS 2012 Proceedings edited by: K. G. Troitzsch, M. Moehring, U. Lotzmann. European Council for Modeling and Simulation. doi:10.7148/2012 

 

ISBN: 978-0-9564944-4-3

 

26th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation,

Shaping reality through simulation

Koblenz, Germany, May 29 – June 1 2012

 

Citation format:

Chernyshenko, S. V. (2012). COENOME Model: Elementary Ecological Cycle As A Dynamical Unit. ECMS 2012 Proceedings edited by: K. G. Troitzsch, M. Moehring, U. Lotzmann (pp. 143-149). European Council for Modeling and Simulation. doi:10.7148/2012-0143-0149

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.7148/2012-0143-0149

Abstract:

A general approach to modelling of ecosystem dynamic is considered. The special term "coenome" is proposed for basic dynamic element of biogeocoenoses. The coe- nome is an association of populations which have com- plementary properties (up to symbioses) or united by trophical links. Each succession stage is characterised by a major dominant coenome. The succession process is considered as a process of step-by-step changing domi- nating coenome. Sketch models of the coenome are considered. The application of M. Eigen’s hypercycle for modelling of ecosystem successions is proposed. The model describes a specific interaction between coe- nomes, which are similar, but not equivalent to the com- petition and “host-parasite" relations. As a result of the interaction, a redistribution of ecological resources may take place. During several steps of the succession proc- ess, the ecosystem "selects" its optimal dimension and complexity. Succession process is considered as reach- ing optimal complexity of ecosystems.

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