基本説明
A fascinating reconstruction of the processes forming the patterns on the shells of tropical sea snails. Corresponding algorithms are described in detail. Many of the simulations are supplied on the accompanying CD-ROM in HTML format. Thus, the highly dynamic behavior of the interactions on which shell patterning is based can be inspected like conventional websites with any browser, also on a Macintosh or Linux system.
Full Description
The pigment patterns on tropical shells are of great beauty and diversity. It has much in common with other dynamic systems that generate patterns, such as a wind-sand system that forms large dunes, or rain and erosion that form complex rami?ed river systems. A mollusk can only enlarge its shell at the shell margin.
