Ecosim – A cellular ecosystem simulator toy for Linux written in C

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Ecosim is a cellular ecosystem simulator for Linux users interested in observing artificial life systems. Written in C, the program models how organisms interact and evolve within a simulated environment. Users can watch digital ecosystems develop and change over time through cellular-based mechanics. It is designed for those who want to experiment with ecosystem dynamics and emergence in a lightweight, accessible format on Linux systems.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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