Figure 4.

Spatial clustering of GrCs with similar combinations emerges as a consequence of MFR access and diversity. A, Cumulative distributions plotting the distance between a GrC and every other GrC in the model that shares a given number of its MFR inputs (i.e., GrCs that share quartets, GrCs that share triplets) in a system with 5 different MFs (5 ID). B, Same as in A, but in a system with 20 different MFs (20 ID). Colors as in A. C, Summary of clustering effect as a function of MFR diversity, illustrating that dense spatial restriction of like combinations is most pronounced with high MFR diversity. Colors as in A. D, Illustration of spatial extent of GrCs sharing 4 inputs “quartets” (red), triplets (green), and doublets (blue). E, Summary of volumes occupied by like quartets, triplets, and doublets as a function of the diversity of MF IDs in the system.