Collective behavior in animal groups: Theoretical models and empirical studies

HFSP Journal

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 205-219

  Giardina, Irene ^a,b  

^a SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME   (Italy)

^b CNR   (Italy)

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ANIMALIA;

EID: 65249187246     PISSN: 19552068     EISSN: 1955205X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2976/1.2961038     Document Type: Article

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