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This chapter introduces the concepts behind the spontaneous emergence of spatial order, such as the ripple patterns in sand or the spots on the fur of animals like jaguars and leopards. Two problems will be discussed in detail: the Turing chemical instability, and hydrodynamic convection. We will discuss the relevance of this chemical instability evidenced in diverse forms as it appears in nature, such as in the patterns of seashells, tropical fishes, and animal furs.
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Misbah, C. (2017). Pattern Formation in One Dimension. In: Complex Dynamics and Morphogenesis. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-1020-4_9
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