Simple Model for the Formation of a Complex Organism

Barbara Drossel
Phys. Rev. Lett. 82, 5144 – Published 21 June 1999
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Abstract

A simple model for the formation of a complex organism is introduced. Individuals can communicate and specialize, leading to an increase in productivity. If there are limits to the capacity of individuals to communicate with other individuals, the individuals form groups that interact with each other, leading to a complex organism that has interacting units on all scales.

  • Received 18 November 1998

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.82.5144

©1999 American Physical Society

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Barbara Drossel

  • Theoretical Physics Group, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom

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Vol. 82, Iss. 25 — 21 June 1999

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