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Self-organization in biological systems / Scott Camazine [and others] ; original line drawings by William Ristine and Mary Ellen Didion ; Starlogo programming by William Thies.
| Other author | Camazine, Scott. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2001. |
| Description | viii, 538 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Princeton studies in complexity Princeton studies in complexity. ^A391421 |
| Contents | What is self-organization? -- How self-organization works -- Characteristics of self-organizing systems -- Alternatives to self-organization -- Why self-organization? -- Investigation of self-organization -- Misconceptions about self-organization -- Pattern formation in slime molds and bacteria -- Feeding aggregations of bark beetles -- Synchronized flashing among fireflies -- Fish schooling -- Nectar source selection by honey bees -- Trail formation in ants -- The swarm raids of army ants -- Colony thermoregulation in honey bees -- Comb patterns in honey bee colonies -- Wall building by ants -- Termite mound building -- Construction algorithms in wasps -- Dominance hierarchies in paper wasps -- Lessons, speculations, and the future of self-organization. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [497]-524) and index. |
| LCCN | 00045329 |
| ISBN | 0691012113 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH313 .S477 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |