Movements of molluscs by computer simulation

Biosystems. 1987;20(3):267-73. doi: 10.1016/0303-2647(87)90034-7.

Abstract

The movements of two kinds of molluscs (Paludina viviparus and Heliosoma (taphius) Nigricans) (in Argentina Biomphalaria tenagophila) performing feeding activities have been simulated by a digital computer. Successive positions of the organisms were determined by a computer program which was based on Rashevsky's (1973) Principle of Adequate Design.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Locomotion*
  • Models, Biological*
  • Mollusca / physiology*