Figure 1. (IMAGE) Science China Press Caption (a) The model of ecological network. Vertical dashed line denotes the reflection symmetry. (b) Representative time series of the predator populations. All patches are synchronized in phase. (c) A magnification of the time series in (b). Patches 2, 3, 4 and 5, are completely synchronized with patches 10, 9, 8 and 7, respectively, signifying a state of 4 synchronization clusters. Credit @Science China Press Usage Restrictions Use with credits License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.