Christmas Tree Worm Pattern
December 7, 2021
by Owen Borville
Science
Christmas tree worms (spirobranchus giganteus) feature spiral patterns that follow the Fibonacci Sequence, a unique mathematical sequence often found and observed in nature.
Repeated patterns of this organism continue throughout the body of the animal and create the appearance of a "Christmas tree."
These "worms" are colorful marine organisms and live on coral reefs as part of a symbiotic relationship in shallow, tropical waters.
The spirals, or "radioles" of these worms can be 1.5 inches in diameter.
The worm also creates a tube structure inside its spiral in which it enters to hide for protection.
December 7, 2021
by Owen Borville
Science
Christmas tree worms (spirobranchus giganteus) feature spiral patterns that follow the Fibonacci Sequence, a unique mathematical sequence often found and observed in nature.
Repeated patterns of this organism continue throughout the body of the animal and create the appearance of a "Christmas tree."
These "worms" are colorful marine organisms and live on coral reefs as part of a symbiotic relationship in shallow, tropical waters.
The spirals, or "radioles" of these worms can be 1.5 inches in diameter.
The worm also creates a tube structure inside its spiral in which it enters to hide for protection.