The Mathematical Mystery Of Stingless Bees’ Spiral Honeycombs

Crystal growth and bee comb construction are two systems operating within very different spheres of science. So what leads to the similar structures? This is the beauty of the applicabilty of mathematics to nature. On a side note, the pattern also appears in mother-of-pearl mollusks. Take a look.

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