A generalization of Langton's Ant with 3 states instead of 2. The RLR rule means: turn Right on state 0,
turn Left on state 1, turn Right on state 2. This creates more complex and colorful patterns than the basic ant,
with intricate spiral and symmetric structures emerging from simple rules.
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About Turmites
Definition: Turmites are a generalization of Langton's Ant with multiple states
RLR Rule: The turmite follows different turn directions based on cell state:
State 0 (color 1): Turn Right, change to state 1
State 1 (color 2): Turn Left, change to state 2
State 2 (color 3): Turn Right, change to state 0
Complexity: The extra state adds significantly more complexity to the patterns
Emergence: Watch for symmetric structures and spiral patterns to develop
Turing Complete: Like Langton's Ant, turmites are capable of universal computation