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Reaction-diffusion models are a class of mathematical models used to describe the formation of patterns in space and time. These models involve two key processes: diffusion, which represents the movement of a substance or quantity from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, and reaction, which describes how these substances interact with each other, leading to changes in their concentrations. The interplay between these two processes can give rise to a wide variety of complex and often beautiful patterns, such as spots, stripes, and more intricate structures.

The fundamental equations for reaction-diffusion models typically take the form of partial differential equations. These equations describe how the concentration of one or more chemical species changes over time and space due to both their spatial diffusion and their local chemical reactions. A common example is the Lotka-Volterra model, adapted for spatial dynamics, or the Turing model, specifically designed to explain morphogenesis.

These models have found applications in numerous scientific fields. In biology, they are used to understand pattern formation during embryonic development, such as the arrangement of animal coat patterns or the segmentation of tissues. In chemistry, they can model oscillating reactions and the formation of spatial structures in chemical systems. Ecology also employs reaction-diffusion models to study the spatial spread of populations or diseases. The mathematical framework allows for the prediction of pattern emergence and stability based on the diffusion rates and reaction kinetics of the involved components.