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Clonal Mosaic Model for the Synthesis of Mammalian Coat Patterns
Abstract
We introduce the Clonal Mosaic model for the synthesis of
mammalian coat patterns, present its implementation for modeling and
display purposes, and give a few examples of generated patterns. The
model is based on cell division and cell-to-cell interactions, and it
can generate repeating spotted and striped patterns occurring in
several species of mammals, especially the big cats and giraffes.
From a biological perspective, the model has a strong appeal in light of
recent experimental evidence on pigment cells and other pigment
related mechanisms; from a computer graphics perspective, the model can
not only deliver many patterns which are visually similar to real
patterns and can be used as textures, but it is also amenable to
simulation on arbitrary surfaces.
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