Nonpolynomial vector fields under the Lotka-Volterra normal form

Abstract

We carry out the generalization of the Lotka-Volterra embedding to flows not explicitly recognizable under the Generalized Lotka-Volterra format. The procedure introduces appropiate auxiliary variables, and it is shown how, to a great extent, the final Lotka-Volterra system is independent of their specific definition. Conservation of the topological equivalence during the process is also demonstrated.