Chapter 3 – Characteristics of Self-Organizing Systems

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Explanation of Color Plates vii
4. Prologue: Aims and Scope of the Book 1
5. Part I. Introduction to Biological Self-Organization
6. Chapter 1 – What Is Self-Organization? 7
7. Chapter 2 – How Self-Organization Works 15
8. Chapter 3 – Characteristics of Self-Organizing Systems 29
9. Chapter 4 – Alternatives to Self-Organization 47
10. Chapter 5 – Why Self-Organization? 63
11. Chapter 6 – Investigation of Self-Organization 69
12. Chapter 7 – Misconceptions about Self-Organization 88
13. Part II. Case Studies
14. Chapter 8 – Pattern Formation in Slime Molds and Bacteria 95
15. Chapter 9 – Feeding Aggregations of Bark Beetles 121
16. Chapter 10 – Synchronized Flashing among Fireflies 143
17. Chapter 11 – Fish Schooling 167
18. Chapter 12 – Nectar Source Selection by Honey Bees 189
19. Chapter 13 – Trail Formation in Ants 217
20. Chapter 14 – The Swarm Raids of Army Ants 257
21. Chapter 15 – Colony Thermoregulation in Honey Bees 285
22. Chapter 16 – Comb Patterns in Honey Bee Colonies 309
23. Chapter 17 – Wall Building by Ants 341
24. Chapter 18 – Termite Mound Building 377
25. Chapter 19 – Construction Algorithms in Wasps 405
26. Chapter 20 – Dominance Hierarchies in Paper Wasps 443
27. Part III. Conclusions
28. Chapter 21 – Lessons, Speculations, and the Future of Self-Organization 485
29. Notes 495
30. References 497
31. Index 525