Pattern formation and inducing mechanisms of a spatiotemporal discrete system based on a modified Klausmeier model

In this paper, we discuss the stability and pattern formation issues of a spatiotemporal discrete system based on the modified Klausmeier model. We begin by constructing the corresponding coupled map lattices model. Then the existence and stability analysis is employed to derive the prerequisites for a stable homogeneous stationary state. Through the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory, the threshold parameter values for flip bifurcation, Neimark–Sacker bifurcation and Turing bifurcation are individually determined. Based on the analysis of bifurcation, four pattern formation mechanisms are presented. Finally, we simulate the corresponding results numerically. The simulations exhibit rich dynamical behaviors, such as period-doubling cascades, invariant cycles, periodic windows, chaos, and rich Turing patterns. Four pattern formation mechanisms give rise to rich and complex patterns, including mosaics, spots, circles, spirals and cyclic fragmentation. The analysis and findings from this study enhance our comprehension of the intricate relationships among bifurcation, chaos and pattern formation for the spatiotemporal discrete Klausmeier model.