A general overview of formal languages for individual-based modelling of ecosystems
Date
2019-04-01
Authors
Toro, Mauricio
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Elsevier BV
Abstract
Various formal languages have been proposed in the literature for the individual-based modelling of ecological systems. These languages differ in their treatment of time and space. Each modelling language offers a distinct view and techniques for analyzing systems. Most of the languages are based on process calculi or P systems. In this article, we present a general overview of the existing modelling languages based on process calculi. We also discuss, briefly, other approaches such as P systems, cellular automata and Petri nets. Finally, we show advantages and disadvantages of these modelling languages and we propose some future research directions. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.