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Danshi Liu¹, Yanhong Liang¹, Jian Deng¹

¹Department of Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China.

Physical Review. E

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This study models collective animal motion in 3D using a topological neighborhood. The model accurately predicts the number of neighbors in starling flocks, enhancing realistic collective motion research.

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Area of Science:

* Biophysics and mathematical modeling of animal behavior.
* Complex systems and emergent phenomena in biological groups.

Background:

* Understanding collective motion in animal groups like fish schools and bird flocks is crucial.
* Previous models often simplified group dynamics, necessitating more realistic 3D approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

* To develop and validate a 3D model for collective animal motion using topological neighborhoods.
* To quantify group tridimensionality and identify emergent patterns.
* To incorporate factors like blind angles to match empirical observations.

Main Methods:

* Utilized a topological (Voronoi) neighborhood approach to model interactions in 3D space.
* Quantified the three-dimensional structure of animal groups.
* Introduced a 'blind angle' parameter to simulate individual perception limitations.

Main Results:

* Identified distinct collective motion patterns: swarming, schooling, milling, and a 3D bait ball.
* The model accurately predicts an average of 6-7 interacting neighbors per individual.
* Results align with field observations of starling flock dynamics.

Conclusions:

* The developed 3D topological model provides a more realistic framework for studying collective animal behavior.
* The inclusion of a blind angle significantly improves model accuracy.
* This approach facilitates deeper insights into the mechanisms driving shoaling and flocking.