Parent

A pattern is said to be a parent (or father) of the pattern it gives rise to after one generation. Some patterns have infinitely many parents, but other have none at all (see Garden of Eden).

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The delayed V spark is a parent of the V spark. (click above to open LifeViewer)

See also

• Grandparent
• Predecessor
• Unique father problem

External links

• Parent at the Life Lexicon