Constructal view of formation of dissimilar patterns inside similar living systems

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California Institute of Technology and the University of California, Irvine

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This paper proposes to apply constructal theory to explain the differences found in morphology of similar living systems. Our study shows that the shape of the biological system is influenced by the environmental parameters. The shape of the biological system is optimized to it provide the internal paths such maximizes nutrients access with time. An optimal shape (architecture) emerges for survival.

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A. F. Miguel (2007) Constructal view of formation of dissimilar patterns inside similar living systems. Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Systems Biology (ICSB 2007), Long Beach, California, USA, Section E: Technological Frontiers, E17-1-E17-3.

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