Self-Organization in Biological Systems

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Cover page Half-title page Title page Copyright page Contents Explanation of Color Plates Prologue: Aims and Scope of the Book Part I: Introduction to Biological Self-Organization Chapter 1 – What Is Self-Organization? Chapter 2 – How Self-OrganizationWorks Chapter 3 – Characteristics of Self-Organizing Systems Chapter 4 – Alternatives to Self-Organization Chapter 5 – Why Self-Organization? Chapter 6 – Investigation of Self-Organization Chapter 7 – Misconceptions about Self-Organization Part II: Case Studies Chapter 8 – Pattern Formation in Slime Molds and Bacteria Chapter 9 – Feeding Aggregations of Bark Beetles Chapter 10 – Synchronized Flashing among Fireflies Chapter 11 – Fish Schooling Chapter 12 – Nectar Source Selection by Honey Bees Chapter 13 – Trail Formation in Ants Chapter 14 – The Swarm Raids of Army Ants Chapter 15 – Colony Thermoregulation in Honey Bees Chapter 16 – Comb Patterns in Honey Bee Colonies Chapter 17 – Wall Building by Ants Chapter 18 – Termite Mound Building Chapter 19 – Construction Algorithms in Wasps Chapter 20 – Dominance Hierarchies in Paper Wasps Part III: Conclusions Chapter 21 – Lessons, Speculations, and the Future of Self-Organization Notes References Index