In this paper, we apply a new approach to a special class of discrete time evolution models and establish a solid mathematical foundation to analyse them. We propose new single and multi-species evolutionary competition models using the evolutionary game theory that require a more advanced mathematical theory to handle effectively. A key feature of this new approach is to consider the discrete models as non-autonomous difference equations. Using the powerful tools and results developed in our recent work [E. D'Aniello and S. Elaydi, The structure of ω-limit sets of asymptotically non-autonomous discrete dynamical systems, Discr. Contin. Dyn. Series B. 2019 (to appear).], we embed the non-autonomous difference equations in an autonomous discrete dynamical systems in a higher dimension space, which is the product space of the phase space and the space of the functions defining the non-autonomous system. Our current approach applies to two scenarios. In the first scenario, we assume that the trait equations are decoupled from the equations of the populations. This requires specialized biological and ecological assumptions which we clearly state. In the second scenario, we do not assume decoupling, but rather we assume that the dynamics of the trait is known, such as approaching a positive stable equilibrium point which may apply to a much broader evolutionary dynamics.

In this paper, we have derived a discrete evolutionary Beverton–Holt population model. The model is built using evolutionary game theory methodology and takes into consideration the strong Allee effect related to predation saturation. We have discussed the existence of the positive fixed point and examined its asymptotic stability. Analytically, we demonstrated that the derived model exhibits Neimark–Sacker bifurcation when the maximal predator intensity is at lower values. All chaotic behaviors are justified numerically. Finally, to avoid these chaotic features and achieve asymptotic stability, we implement two chaos control methods.

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In this paper, a discrete-time Ricker population model with the strong Allee effect is proposed, and its complex dynamic behavior is analyzed. First, the existence and asymptotic stability of the unique positive equilibrium are studied. Second, Neimark–Sacker and period-doubling bifurcations of this discrete model were carried out, and corresponding bifurcation conditions were obtained. Third, the pole placement method and the hybrid control strategy have been used to control the chaos produced by these bifurcations. Finally, we use MATLAB software to carry out some numerical simulations to analyze the rich dynamics of the system as well as to verify our theoretical results.

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