Modeling Vortex Swarming In Daphnia
arXiv:q-bio/0404028 · doi:10.1007/s11538-006-9135-3
Abstract
Based on experimental observations in \textit{Daphnia}, we introduce an agent-based model for the motion of single and swarms of animals. Each agent is described by a stochastic equation that also considers the conditions for active biological motion. An environmental potential further reflects local conditions for \textit{Daphnia}, such as attraction to light sources. This model is sufficient to describe the observed cycling behavior of single \textit{Daphnia}. To simulate vortex swarming of many \textit{Daphnia}, i.e. the collective rotation of the swarm in one direction, we extend the model by considering avoidance of collisions. Two different ansatzes to model such a behavior are developed and compared. By means of computer simulations of a multi-agent system we show that local avoidance - as a special form of asymmetric repulsion between animals - leads to the emergence of a vortex swarm. The transition from uncorrelated rotation of single agents to the vortex swarming as a function of the swarm size is investigated. Eventually, some evidence of avoidance behavior in \textit{Daphnia} is provided by comparing experimental and simulation results for two animals.
arXiv comment24 pages including 11 multi-part figs. Major revisions compared to version 1, new results on transition from uncorrelated rotation to vortex swarming. Extended discussion. For related publications see http://www.sg.ethz.ch/people/scfrank/Publications
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