What Is a Swarm?
A swarm is a large group of animals, insects, or other organisms that move together in a coordinated way. Swarms are typically composed of many individuals and can range from small groups to massive gatherings. They often form when the individual members have similar goals or objectives and work together to achieve them. For example, birds may flock together for protection against predators or to find food sources; bees may swarm around flowers for nectar; fish may school together for safety in numbers; and locusts may gather into swarms as they migrate across landscapes.
Swarm behavior has been studied extensively by scientists over the years due to its complexity and potential applications in robotics, computer science, engineering, economics, biology, physics and more. By understanding how swarms operate on an individual level as well as collectively within their environment researchers hope to gain insight into collective decision-making processes which could be used to develop autonomous robots capable of performing complex tasks without direct human control. Additionally studying swarm behavior could help us better understand natural phenomena such as animal migration patterns or insect infestations which can cause significant damage if left unchecked.