Simulation of the clonal growth of Bostrychia radicans (Ceramiales-Rhodophyta) using Lindenmayer systems

A mathematical model for the clonal growth of the alga Bostrychia radicans was constructed based on architectural growth rules and Lindenmayer systems. The sequence of theoretical growth and invasive strategy of space is shown in several graphical schemes which represent different steps of the model...

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Published in:BioSystems 1997-01, Vol.42 (1), p.19-27
Main Authors: Collado-Vides, Ligia, Gómez-Alcaraz, Guillermo, Rivas-Lechuga, Gerardo, Gómez-Gutierrez, Vinicio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bostrychia radicans
Clonal growth
Eukaryota - growth & development
Graphical schemes
Lindenmayer systems
Models, Biological
Models, Theoretical
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Summary:A mathematical model for the clonal growth of the alga Bostrychia radicans was constructed based on architectural growth rules and Lindenmayer systems. The sequence of theoretical growth and invasive strategy of space is shown in several graphical schemes which represent different steps of the model. We postulate that Bostrychia radicans has a `phalanx' strategy of colonization (Lovett Doust, L. 1981. J. Ecol. 69, 743–755.) based on the biological interpretation of the model and field observations.
ISSN:0303-2647
1872-8324
DOI:10.1016/S0303-2647(96)01681-4