1. **Problem Statement:** We want to explore a logistic differential equation and understand its bifurcation diagram.
2. **Logistic Differential Equation:** The logistic equation models population growth with a carrying capacity and is given by:
$$\frac{dx}{dt} = rx\left(1 - \frac{x}{K}\right)$$
where $r$ is the growth rate and $K$ is the carrying capacity.
3. **Bifurcation Parameter:** To study bifurcations, we vary the parameter $r$ and observe how the equilibrium points change.
4. **Equilibrium Points:** Set $\frac{dx}{dt} = 0$:
$$rx\left(1 - \frac{x}{K}\right) = 0$$
This gives equilibria at:
$$x = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x = K$$
5. **Stability Analysis:**
- For $x=0$, the stability depends on $r$; if $r>0$, $x=0$ is unstable.
- For $x=K$, it is stable if $r>0$.
6. **Bifurcation Diagram:** Plotting equilibria $x$ versus parameter $r$ shows a transcritical bifurcation at $r=0$.
7. **Summary:** The logistic equation exhibits a bifurcation at $r=0$ where stability of equilibria exchanges.
Final answer: The logistic differential equation is $$\frac{dx}{dt} = rx\left(1 - \frac{x}{K}\right)$$ with bifurcation at $r=0$.
Logistic Bifurcation B45114
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