The ambiguity of the word "complexity" a proposal for clarification

Acta Biotheoretica 46 (3):177-183 (1998)
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There are two different ways of defining complexity.1) Traditionally, the word "complexity" is considered synonymous to "organization". The transformation of species is an expression of victory against random indifferencism.

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10.1023/a:1001755405694

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