Some Conditions for the Nonexistence of Limit Cycles in a Predator-Prey System

In this paper, we study the problem of the existence of limit cycles for a predator-prey system with a functional response. It is assumed that the functional response is positive, increasing, concave down, and its third derivative has a unique root. A necessary condition for the nonexistence of limit cycles is presented. Some conditions are given under which the necessary condition is also the sufficient condition for the nonexistence of limit cycles.

Keywords:

• Predator-prey System
• Functional Response
• Limit Cycle