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Characteristics of Self-Organizing Systems 自组织系统的特征

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.7

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Colony Thermoregulation in Honey Bees 蜜蜂的群体体温调节

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.19

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Feeding Aggregations of Bark Beetles 觅食的树皮甲虫群

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.13

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Nectar Source Selection by Honey Bees 蜜蜂选择花蜜来源

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.16

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Synchronized Flashing among Fireflies 萤火虫之间的同步闪光

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.14

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Trail Formation in Ants 蚂蚁的踪迹形成

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.17

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Misconceptions about Self-Organization 关于自组织的误解

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.11

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Alternatives to Self-Organization 自组织的替代方案

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.8

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Construction Algorithms in Wasps

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.23

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Explanation of Color Plates 色版解释

Self-Organization in Biological Systems Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzxx9tx.3

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