(Solved): 2. Discrete-time matrix models 2.1. [10 points] Monotremes are an unusual group of mammals identifi ...

2. Discrete-time matrix models 2.1. [10 points] Monotremes are an unusual group of mammals identified by the fact that they all lay eggs. Echidnas, a type of monotremes, have three stages in their lifecycle, namely, eggs (E), puggles (P) and adults (A). Develop a discrete-time Leslie Matrix Model for the Echidna population based on the following assumptions: - Each adult female echidna lays an average of 10 eggs each year. - Each year, \( 95 \% \) of the eggs hatch to become puggles and the remaining perish. - Echidnas remain as puggles for 2 years. Thus. \( 50 \% \) of the puggles become adults each year. - Each year, about \( 10 \% \) of the puggles die due to un - Each mature adult has an average lifetime of 10 ye