Qualitative behaviour of a ratio-dependent predator-prey system

Abstract This paper deals with the qualitative properties of an autonomous system of differential equations, modeling ratio-dependent predator–prey interactions. This model differs from traditional ratio dependent models essentially in the predator mortality term, the death rate of the predator is not constant but instead increases when there is overcrowding. We incorporate delay(s) into the system. The most important observation is that as the delay(s) is (are) increased the originally asymptotic stable interior equilibrium loses its stability. Furthermore at a certain critical value a Hopf bifurcation takes place: small amplitude periodic solutions arise.

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