9 Amazing Fractals Found in Nature
2
of 9
Pine Cones
Pine cone hanging on lush green pine tree
Darrell Gulin / Getty Images
Pine cones, also called strobili, are woody, scaly fruits that dangle off evergreens and serve as the trees' seed-bearing organs. You have no doubt noticed the satisfying spiral of their scales, which reflect the seeds they protect. They close tightly when it's damp or cold, then open when it's optimal for seeds to spread in the wind.
Again, the fractal design is caused by accelerated growth. It's a natural example of the logarithmic or equiangular spiral.
of 9
Pine Cones
Pine cone hanging on lush green pine tree
Darrell Gulin / Getty Images
Pine cones, also called strobili, are woody, scaly fruits that dangle off evergreens and serve as the trees' seed-bearing organs. You have no doubt noticed the satisfying spiral of their scales, which reflect the seeds they protect. They close tightly when it's damp or cold, then open when it's optimal for seeds to spread in the wind.
Again, the fractal design is caused by accelerated growth. It's a natural example of the logarithmic or equiangular spiral.
Advertisements
07 March 2024
Advertisements
