The Evolution of the Algorithms for Collective Behavior Deborah M. Gordon  Cell Systems  Volume 3, Issue 6, Pages 514-520 (December 2016) DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2016.10.013 Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 The Fit between Algorithm and Environment Each large rectangle represents a particular environment with characteristic dynamics. The algorithm that produces a collective outcome is likely to fit the environment in which it evolves. Thus, outcomes that resemble each other may be based on very different algorithms. Cell Systems 2016 3, 514-520DOI: (10.1016/j.cels.2016.10.013) Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions