An analysis of the form of density dependence in a simulation model of a seasonal breeder undergoing control

Ecological Modelling

Volumn 95, Issue 2-3, 1997, Pages 181-189

  Smith, G C ^a  

^a CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Density dependence; Oryctolagus cuniculus; Population control

Indexed keywords

DENSITY DEPENDENCE; MODELLING; PEST CONTROL; POPULATION CONTROL; RABBIT;

ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS;

EID: 0030620054     PISSN: 03043800     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-3800(96)00038-5     Document Type: Article

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