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+# !! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE !!
+# ** make a copy and edit that instead **
+# ________________________________________________
+# input parameters
+
+# sigma2: 0 < value < 5
+sig2 <- 2
+
+# e.g. "anas_krystallinus"
+#elena = starlight, lux = light; isenberg = iron mountain, fer = iron, mont = mountain
+species.name <- "sidera_aurora"
+
+# my colors: c("#6B8E23", "#00688B", "#FFB90F")
+color <- "steelblue4"
+
+  # tip: pick a color using rstudio colour picker.
+  # Addins > Colour Picker (to install: install.packages("colourpicker"))