Why Do Patterns Appear in Nature?

Patterns appear in nature because things grow and repeat. Like when you stack oranges, they always form neat circles, that's a pattern. Or think of how leaves on a plant grow around the stem like clock hands. Patterns help things fit together nicely and make life easier for plants and animals.

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Examples

  1. A pinecone has spirals going around it like steps on a staircase.
  2. Honeycombs have hexagons, just like six-sided cookies.
  3. Snowflakes all look different but always have points and lines.

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