RESUMEN

The laboratory population dynamics of Chrysomya megacephala (F.) was explored with a mathematical model of density-dependent growth. Fecundity and survival decreased significantly as a function of larval density. Parameters in the exponential regressions fitted to the fecundity and survival data were incorporated into a finite-difference equation that incorporates the delayed effect of larval density on fecundity and survival of adults. The theoretical population model of C. megacephala showed cyclic behavior with a stable limit cycle of two points for adults and immatures.

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Dípteros/fisiología , Modelos Biológicos , Análisis de Varianza , Animales , Femenino , Fertilidad , Larva/fisiología , Masculino , Matemática , Densidad de Población , Dinámica Poblacional