WHERE WE FIND OUT HOW MATH RELATES TO NATURE

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Two Pictures Concerning Natural Symmetry-

     Here are two amazingly symmetrical and, unbelievably, natural figures. One of the oldest examples of symmetry in nature is the snowflake - so utterly perfect and, at the same time, fragile.   


    






















While a symmetrical flower isn't quite as well known, it's certainly just as timeless. It's all the same on both sides - 
even the veins match!