Constructing efficient ecosystems using optimization techniques

摘要

A method for selecting groups of organisms to perform a predetermined function is disclosed. The method includes using the relative fitness of initial candidate groups of organisms for performing the function to select new groups of organisms that perform the function with greater efficiency than the initial candidate groups. In a working embodiment, a genetic algorithm and fitness testing of groups of organisms selected by the genetic algorithm are used to provide groups of organisms that can efficiently perform the predetermined function.