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A '''bifurcation''' occurs when a small smooth change made to the | A '''bifurcation''' occurs when a small smooth change made to the | ||
parameter values (the bifurcation parameters) of a system | parameter values (the bifurcation parameters) of a system | ||
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In an evolutionary system, the bifurcation of a | In an evolutionary system, the bifurcation of a | ||
[[Phylogenetic Tree|phylogenetic tree]] is named | [[Phylogenetic Tree|phylogenetic tree]] is named | ||
[[Speciation|speciation]. | [[Speciation|speciation]]. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
* Wikipedia entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bifurcation_%28dynamical_systems%29 Bifurcation theory] | * Wikipedia entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bifurcation_%28dynamical_systems%29 Bifurcation theory] | ||
* MathWorld entry for [http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Bifurcation.html Bifurcation] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:45, 26 February 2011
A bifurcation occurs when a small smooth change made to the parameter values (the bifurcation parameters) of a system causes a sudden 'qualitative' or topological change in its behaviour.
In an evolutionary system, the bifurcation of a phylogenetic tree is named speciation.
Links
- Wikipedia entry for Bifurcation theory
- MathWorld entry for Bifurcation
