Elementary Example, n = m = 1

 
 
f(x;p) = (x2 - p)x = 0
The solution set or bifurcation manifold is made up of two one-dimensional curves or branches. One branch has a fold singularity, and the two solution branches intersect at a bifurcation point (which also happens to be the fold point).

 
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