RäuberBeuteSystemen
RäuberBeuteSystemen describe the interactions between predator populations (Räuber) and prey populations (Beute) in an ecosystem. The dynamics are driven by interdependent population changes: abundant prey supports predator growth, while intensified predation lowers prey numbers and can at times limit predator growth. These systems can produce regular oscillations and, under more complex models, a range of dynamic behaviors.
In their classical form, these systems are often represented by the Lotka-Volterra predator-prey model, which uses
Real ecosystems often require extensions to capture more realistic dynamics. These include prey carrying capacity (logistic
Examples frequently cited include the historic hare-lynx cycles in North American boreal forests and predator–prey pairs