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What Is a Complex System?

Many of the complex organs that first appeared in Cambrian
life forms, such as eyes, antennae, limbs, mouth and gut are all com-
plex systems that exhibit a number of basic features.
A complex system arises from a large number of smaller com-
ponents that are all interrelated to one another. At the same time,
this system is in a constant exchange and interface with surround-
ing structures. The parts comprising any complex system are con-
stantly inter-reacting with one another, and it is not enough for a sin-
gle component to be operating in order for the complete system to
function. All of its components need to work together at the same
time, in harmony, and in a flawless manner.
The eye is an example of one such complex structure, consist-
ing of a large number of components, each of which is linked to oth-
ers. Individually, the substructures of the eye cannot make vision
possible. In order for the eye to see, all the components have to per-
form their own individual functions together, and flawlessly.

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