Variazioni e fluttuazioni del numero d'individui in specie animali conviventi

Volterra's independent derivation of predator-prey equations was inspired by Adriatic fisheries data showing how reduced fishing during WWI increased predator fish populations. This empirical grounding in real-world data demonstrated that mathematical models could explain observed population dynamics.

The Volterra model's origin in fisheries management makes it particularly relevant for understanding competitive dynamics in markets where human intervention (regulation, policy) can alter natural competitive balance.