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Spirals are more evident in plants.
Lightning
Fern Spiral Aloe vera
Fractals can be seen in some
plants, trees, leaves, and others.
Spiral Grass Spiral Plant
Spirals can also be seen in whirlpool,
typhoon, galaxy, spiral worm, tail of iguana
and shell among others.
Whirlpool Galaxy
C. Spirals
Spiral Worm Spiky Shell
A logarithmic spiral (or growth
spiral) is a self-similar spiral curve which
often appears in nature. Your Task at Home
It was first described by Rene
Descartes and was later investigated by
Direction: Identify and discuss symmetries,
Jacob Bernoulli.
fractals and spirals in your surroundings.
(at least five examples each)
ZANNIE I. GAMUYAO, MSM UNIT 1.3 Patterns and Regularities
Assistant Professor 1 in the World
Department of Arts and Sciences
