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'''Siamese''' is a term used in naming certain [[still life]]s (and the [[stator]] of certain [[oscillator]]s). It indicates that the object consists of two smaller objects | [[Image:Snakesiamesesnake.png|framed|right|[[Snake siamese snake]] (two [[snake]]s joined together).]] | ||
'''Siamese''' is a term used in naming certain [[still life]]s (and the [[stator]] of certain [[oscillator]]s). It indicates that the object consists of two smaller objects joined in such a way that they share two or more cells. (Still lifes sharing a single live cell are not possible: any shared live cell needs to have at least 2 neighbors within one half for stability, which would put it at 4 or more neighbors when joined up.) Examples include [[carrier siamese carrier]], [[carrier siamese snake]], [[snake siamese snake]], [[loaf siamese barge]] and [[elevener]]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 15 March 2016
Siamese is a term used in naming certain still lifes (and the stator of certain oscillators). It indicates that the object consists of two smaller objects joined in such a way that they share two or more cells. (Still lifes sharing a single live cell are not possible: any shared live cell needs to have at least 2 neighbors within one half for stability, which would put it at 4 or more neighbors when joined up.) Examples include carrier siamese carrier, carrier siamese snake, snake siamese snake, loaf siamese barge and elevener.
See also
External links
- Siamese at the Life Lexicon