Langton's ant en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented by Chris Langton in 1986.
Meanings
- A simulated ant, part of a cellular automaton with simple rules but complicated emergent behaviour. The ant traverses a square lattice of cells, changing their colours and its direction as it passes over them.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langton's ants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |