In this @beesteem series I'll introduce you to some fascinating patterns that you can find in nature and art. Those patterns may consist of symmetry, tree structures, spirals, meanders, waves, or stripes. Lot's of possibilities.

Today we will discuss SYMMETRY. Behind the beauty one can find an intriguing mathematical pattern!

What are examples of symmetry in nature? Do you recognize symmetry in these?

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or this nice one:

The math behind symmetry

The two main types of symmetry are:

1. reflective
2. rotational.

Reflective symmetry - mathematics

Reflective symmetry is like standing in front of a mirror: A cut between two parts is showing the other part too. For example a Butterfly (wings) have a reflective symmetry:

Rotational symmetry - mathematics

Rotational symmetry means that the object or image can be turned around a center point and match itself some number of times (as in a five-pointed star). For example, a snow flake:

There are also other rotational examples with different rotation angles found in nature::

Flowers shows rotational symmetry

Honeycomb show octahedral symmetry

And also in the seas: jellyfish, seastar

Survival of the fittest? No survival of the one with most symmetry!

We are naturally attracted to symmetry. Research indicates that we consider a face beautiful when the features are symmetrically arranged. We are drawn to even proportions. Also animals choose mates on the basis of symmetry

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Link to other math patterns posts :

1. SPIRALS https://steemit.com/science/@beesteem/math-patterns-in-nature-series-why-the-natural-world-looks-the-way-it-does-1-spirals