| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720982 | IFAC Proceedings Volumes | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This paper proposes a cellular automaton model for collective motion of Paramecia which are unicellular microorganisms. The proposed model represents motion combined with four types of locomotor behavior of Paramecia: the avoiding reaction, the escape reaction, galvanotaxis and chemotaxis. The avoiding reaction and the escape reaction are described by an internal state variable of each Paramecium in our model. A potential function is introduced in order to express galvanotaxis and chemotaxis. The validation of the proposed model is demonstrated by comparing simulation results with observations.
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Authors
Yasushi Iwatani, Koichi Hashimoto, Yuki Deguchi,