#phyllotaxis

[yellowisthebestgender]

Phyllotaxis 🌿🌻🌀

Phyllotaxis are spirals found in plants originally observed (by Modern times) by Leonardo DaVinci. Later it was observed as Fibonacci sequence in 1837.

Phyyllotaxis essentially is the organization of plant organs.

Plants can be broadly classified into two main categories based on their arrangement of leaves:

spiral phyllotaxis, characterized by a consistent divergence angle between successive organs,

and whorled phyllotaxis, where multiple organs occur at the same level along the stem.

but here are some more striking examples

sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8106590/

[mrvelocipede]

Gemstones, 2017

[cytocutie]

White Rabbit on the Road to Baguio — Johanna Poethig

Painting (acrylic), 42" x 53" x 1.5"

Presented at The deYoung Open 2023 (ID #169)

Listed for $4500 *

Artist statement:

On a road stop along the steep mountain pass to Baguio City in the 1950s I ask for candy from an unwilling Ifugao girl. The classic White Rabbit candy from China crosses generations and cultures, still popular in the 21st century, floats with the ancient bronze amulet of the Ifugao in the visual stream of this childhood encounter. The two children stand in a field of phyllotaxis algorithmic patterns that embody the life systems that sustain us. This painting is a moment of innocence steeped in Philippine and US colonial history. My work encompasses memory, culture, politics and the natural environment mixing abstraction, figuration and symbol and some humor in this visual narrative.

Johanna Poethig is a visual and performance artist based in California. To learn more about her work and to view her other creations, visit johannapoethig.com . You can also find her on Instagram @johannapoethigsilver .

The deYoung Open is a triannual exhibition featuring artwork by California-Bay Area creators. The most recent exhibit was on display at The deYoung Museum in San Francisco from 09/30/2023 to 01/07/2024. To learn more and view a digital gallery of all 883 pieces that were featured, visit deyoungopen.artcall.org . And if you're an artist from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma County, you should consider making a submission for 2026! Applications will probably go live in early June 2026, so you have some time to plan :)

I am not an affiliate of The deYoung Museum, Johanna Poethig, or any of the artists featured in The deYoung Open 2023. I'm just posting to celebrate some amazing CA artists. If you are the artist and would like me to take this post down or add additional credit, please message me on Tumblr.

* Listing price is shown on the deYoung Open website at time of writing. The artwork may no longer be available for sale.

[s-u-f-j-a-n-s-t-e-v-e-n-s]

Here's the new single from my album Javelin. Video animated by Stephen Halker. “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” More info here.

THANK YOU.

Quick background about the video: my friend Stephen Halker took elements from the album art that I made (collage, paper arts, paintings etc.) and incorporated them into these really wild CGI fantasy landscapes that he created. He sent me some notes about his process and approach that I thought were really cool, if you're interested.

From Stephen:

"This is what I was really thinking about when i made this video:

It's like walking into someone's soul. First they put up these facades that look normal, but then you find out how messy they are.

  I wanted it to start out super normal and cultivated. a landscape made flat by the machinations of an agrarian society.

  Then a nice walk through a forest. nothing special. but more wild

  Then the expanse of a grand canyon.... but you go, "hey what's that thing on the ground? Is that supposed to be there?

  The grasslands are when you start to see curated memories. clean circles of thoughts.  Everything is still manageable, manicured, controlled.  but what's that on the horizon.  looks like there's some bigger thoughts buried in those grassy north dakotan buttes.

  Then comes the chorus.  You gotta mix it up for the chorus.  This scene is called darklands in my computer.  I made the hexagons to reference Carrie and Lowell.  i thought of this structure as if it was the longings of the heart. this sort of plinth of idols. Starting with the starlet from the "Will anybody ever love me" page of the booklet.  Then transferring that longing to archetype.... then parents, family, friends,  the love of the masses...

Once you know this much about someone, the rest of it is just is just a continuation of craziness. I wanted to morph from contained circles toward individual cut out shapes.

  moving through different corridors and memories.

  Obsessing over one memory.

  Building towers of meaning, trying to make sense of moments events through repetition and fortification.

Second chorus was supposed to recall some of the previous scenes.  the wheat, the Planet, travelling through the same hexagons, but this time they aren't filled with icons. just patterns.

  you travel through the puffy paint wormhole into a less tethered version of the self.

  No more landscape. just a repetition of memories.  The world has fallen away.

 I've always loved phyllotaxis and golden sections. they feel very.... "this goes on forever"-y.

  The image of your face split in half, thrown into this fibonacci sequence reminded me of your "perpetual self" song from avalanche (which has always stuck with me)

  There's a floor again. but now it's just the triangle and tape patterns. illuminated.

 Flip to the image of Katrina under the owl was giving off a strong "athena" vibe.  Goddess of wisdom, craft, warfare.  She could make sense of my warring emotions.

End scene."

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[santoschristos]

GEOMETRY/ GOLDEN RATIO Golden Geometry by Rafael Araujo

The Golden Ratio: A Principle of Energy Flow

The golden ratio, seen in structures as vast as galaxies or as intricate as DNA, has long been the symbol of ideal harmony. Duke University's Adrian Bejan ties this unique ratio to a universal law of nature's design. Through his work on the constructal law, Bejan reveals how nature shapes itself to ease flow. The essence of the golden ratio, he suggests, lies in achieving maximal efficiency with minimal energy (Bejan, 2009).

This ratio allows structures to scale infinitely without changing their core shape, resulting in its recurrence throughout nature. By choosing the path of least resistance, the golden ratio epitomizes energy-efficient flow. This is evident in falcons, which harness the golden spiral for an energy-saving approach to their prey (Tucker, 2000), and in plants, where Fibonacci spirals display energy optimization in phyllotaxis (Li et al., 2007).

[konjaku]

零余子猫の目草[Mukagonekonomesō] Chrysosplenium maximowiczii

零余子[Mukago] : Propagule

猫[Neko] : Cat

の[No] : Of

目[Me] : Eye

草[Sō] : Grass, herb

The members of golden saxifrages, the genus Chrysosplenium, are difficult to identify because they are very small and have many allied species. My rationale for considering that one to be Mukagonekonomesō is as follows; there are four stamens, the leaves are relatively small and their phyllotaxy is opposite, the bracts do not turn yellow, and so on.

Another name is 珠芽猫の目[Tamanekonome]. 珠芽 is also read as mukago and shuga, and in this case, the reading of 芽[me] is omitted. It is said that the name Nekonome was given because its seeds look like cat's eyes when they break open. Endemic to Japan and its numbers are declining today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat's_Eye_(manga) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Eyed_Boy

[i-should-have-studied]

Mod 1: Bryophytes

Ngl I have no idea how to prepare for the botany paper, but I might as well try something-

Polytrichum

Classification:

Class - Bryopsida

Order - Polytrichales

Family - Polytrichaceae

Genus - Polytrichum

Gametophyte

External Structure:

The nature of gametophyte of polytrichum is differentiated into 2 parts: A horizontal underground rhizome and an erect leafy shoot.

Rhizome: The horizontally growing underground portion of the gametophore. It bears small, brown or colorless leaves in three rows and numerous rhizoids.

Leafy Shoot: The erect leafy axis arising from the rhizome. It is differentiated into a stem-like central axis which bears dark green expansions. The so called leaves are spirally arranged in 3/8 phyllotaxy.

The leaf is differentiated into a sheathing leaf base and an apical limb. The limb is narrow, lanceolate, and green. Leaf base is colorless and membranous, closely clasped around the stem.

A short transition zone is present between the rhizome and the aerial shoot. It bears small brown leaves similar to those on rhizome.

Internal Structure:

I. Rhizome: In most of the species, the rhizome is triangular in outline with rounded corners. A transverse section of rhizome shows the following regions:

a) Epidermis: The outermost layer of thick walled cells. They give rise to rhizoids.

b) Cortex: The epidermis is followed by cortex consisting of 3-4 layer of thin walled parenchymatous cells.

It is interrupted by 3 hypodermal strands that extend radially from periphery to center.

Hypodermal strands composed of prosenchymatous cells contain starch grains. Extending inwards from each hypodermal strand is a group of lignified cells containing radial strands.

Next to the cortex, there is a layer of radially elongated cells with suberized thickening on their walls. This layer can be compared to the endodermis of higher plants.

c) Pericycle: A 2-3 layered parenchymatous pericycle is present between endodermis and the central conducing strand. It is discontinuous.

d) Leptoids: There are thin walled polygonal cells present in furrows opposite to the radial strands. They are like sieve tubes of phloem hence called leptoids. The cells collectively form lepton.

e) Amylom: The innermost later of leptoids is separated from the central cylinder by a single layer of parenchymatous cells containing starch. This layer is called amylom.

f) Central Cylinder: Situated in the central region of the rhizome. Made up of 2 types of cells: thick walled living cells called stereids and empty dead cells called hydroids. Both of them together make up the hydrom.

II. Aerial Shoot: In transverse section, the aerial shoot is irregularly lobed due to the presence of leaf bases. It is differentiated into 3 regions:

a) Epidermis: The superficial uniseriate later. Discontinuous due to the persistent leaf bases.

b) Cortex: Epidermis is followed by broad cortex. Outer cortex is made of prosechymatous cells and inner is made of parenchymatous cells.

In young shoots, the cortical cells contain chloroplasts.

A large number of leaf traces are also present in the cortex.

c) Central Cylinders: The outermost later of central cylinders is discontinuous and is composed of parenchymatous cells. It represents rudimentary pericycle. The cells store starch grains.

It is followed by 3-4 layered irregular zone of elongated thin walled cells. This zone is leptom mantte ( equivalent to phloem of vascular plants)

Leptom mantte is followed by 1-2 layers of suberized cells which form hydrom sheath. The cells are rich in starch and also called amylom layers.

Next to hydrom sheath is hydrom mantte composed of think walled empty cells.

The center of shoot is occupied by hydrom cylinder made up of thick walled cells. These cells help in conduction of water and hence equivalent to the xylem of higher plants.

III. Leaf

A transverse section of the limb of the leaf shows a thick midrib, gradually tapering into 2 rudimentary wings.

The ventral surface is bound by a distinct epidermis. It is covered by thick cuticle. Epidermis is followed by sclerenchymatous hypodermis.

The ground tissue (cortex) is composed of parenchymatous cells.

The dorsal surface of limb is made up of vertical plates of cells called lamellae. Each lamellae has 4-8 cells; all cells contain chloroplasts except the terminal one. This terminal cell is larger than outer cells and sometimes it is (___)

The arrangement of cells in lamellae and presence of any spaces between adjacent lamellae increases the photosynthetic area.

The wing is composed of a single layer of hyaline cells. Lamellae are not present in the wing region.

The wings become dry and curved when the plants grow in dry habitats.

Reproduction: In polytrichum, reproduction takes place by vegetative and sexual methods.

I. Vegetative Reproduction: Takes place by bulbils which develop on rhizome. Besides, fragmentation of underground rhizome also helps in propagation.

II. Sexual Reproduction: Polytrichum is dioecious, the male (antheridia) and the female (archegonia) sex organs develop at the spices of main shoots of separate plants.

Antheridia:

They are born at the apex of the male gametophore. They are surrounded by a whorl of specialized leaves, called perigonial leaves. These leaves differ from vegetative leaves in color and shape. They are red or brown in color and form a cup like structure around antheridia.

Antheridia are produced in groups at the base of the perigonial leaf.

The mature antheridium is a club shaped structure with an elongated body and a short stalk. They body has a single layered jacked of sterile cells, enclosing a mass of androcytes.

At the free distal end of the antheridium is the operculum consisting of a single or few large cells.

Intermingled the antheridia in the antheridial head are steric multicellular hair like structures called as paraphysis.

Aechegonium:

They are borne in groups at the apex of the female gametophore.

The leaves surrounding the archegonia are called the perichaetial leaves. These leaves overlap close over at the top of the archegonial (cluotes??) to form a bud-like structure called the perichaetium.

Intermingled with the archegonia in the cluotes(Still??) are paraphysis.

The mature archegonium is a flask-shaped structure consisting of a long neck, venter, and a stalk.

The venter cavity contains a single spherical egg and a ventral canal cell.

The long, narrow neck consists of 6 vertical rows of neck cells enclosing a narrow neck canal which has a row of neck canal cells (10)

Fertilization:

Water is essential for fertilization. The jacket sells of the mature antheridium swell by absorbing water. The hydrostatic pressure thus generated bursts the operculum and the antherozoids are liberated.

The neck canal cells and the venter canal cell of mature archegonium degenerate forming a mucilaginous mass.

The mucilaginous mass swells up by absorbing water and as such the cover cells present at the tip of the archegonium are pushed apart.

The antherozoids are attracted towards the archegonia and a number of antherozoids swim down the neck but only faces with the egg and this oospore is formed.

Sporophyte

The sporophyte of polytrichum is differentiated into a foot, a long seta, and an angular capsule.

Foot: A dagger-shaped structure embedded in the female gametophore. It is composed of parenchymatous cells. It acts as an anchoring and absorbing organ.

Seta: A long, slender structure between the foot and the capsule. Anatomically, seta is differentiated into epidermis, hypodermis, parenchymatous cortex and a central cylinder, 'hydroids'

The main function of seta is to raise the capsule to the height and conduction of water and nutrients.

Capsule: The capsule is differentiated into 3 parts:

a) Apophysis (Basal part): The distal end of seta gradually enlarges to form a bulbous apophysis ad the base of the capsule. It has a thick walled epidermis continued with that of the seta.

Epidermis is interrupted by stomata, each stoma has 2 guard cells. It is followed by chlorenchymatous cortex and it serves as photosynthetic tissue.

The central part of apophysis is occupied by a conduction strands which is in continuation with the columella and seta (sterile).

b) Theca (Fertile): The middle fertile part of the capsule. It shows many longitudinal grooves. The wall or jacked of theca is composed of several layers of chlorophyllous cells. The outermost layer forms epidermis devoid of stomata. 'Thickwalls', 2-3 layers of cells, chlorenchyma wall layers.

An air space of lacuna is present inner to the wall layers and is divided into small chambers by transverse filaments of chlorophyll containing cells, the trabeculae.

The outer space is followed by space sac. The fertile cells present inside the spore sac constitute the archesporial tissue.

Initially the archesporium is single layered but it becomes many layered in later stages of development of the sporophyte.

The last generation of archesporial-cells differentiates into spore mother cells. Each spore mother cells will form four haploid spores.

The spore sac is also surrounded on the sinner side by an inner air space. It is also transversed by many transverse trabeculae.

The central part of the capsule is occupied by a thick column of parenchymatous cells, the columella. This is a sterile tissue which is continuous with the central axis of the apophysis.

c) Operculum: The apical part of the capsule which forms a cap-like structure at the apex of the theca. It has an extended proximal part, called rostrum, and a projects beak-like distal(?) part.

The boundaries of the operculum and theca are marked by a distinct countriction(??), the rim.

The distal end of the columella is expanded into a pale thin membranous epiphragm at the base of the operculum.

In the mature capsule the peristome is composed of 32 or 64 peristoimal teeth. The teeth are pyramidal and composed of fiber like cells several layers in thickness.

Peristome regulates spore discharge. They do not exhibit hygroscopic movements.

Dehiscence of Capsule:

At maturity, the capsule shrivels as it dries up. The columella disintegrates and the spores come to lie in the cavity thus formed.

Further drying and shriveling of the capsule wall causes the operculum to fall off and thus exposing the peristome.

After exposure of the peristome, thin walled cells of the epiphragm lying between the peristomial teeth also dry and this several minute holes are formed. The spores are dispersed through these holes.

Only a few spores are liberated every time the capsule sways in the wind. This method of spore dispersal is known as censor mechanism.

Young Gametophyte:

The spores are small sounded structures, yellow but turn green immediately after dispersal. The spore wall is differentiated into an outer exospore and an inner endospore.

At the time of germination, the exospore ruptures and the endospore comes out in the form of germ tube.

The germ tube grows rabidly and forms a septate and branched protonema, which grows by an apical cell. It grows into a young gametophyte.

Evolution of Sporophyte in Bryophytes

The sporophyte of the majority of liverworts and mosses show the same plan. It is made up of an anchoring and absorbing foot, a stalk like seta, and a capsule which contains spores and elaters.

A comparative study of the sporophytes shows that there has been a progressive reduction in the amount of the fertile tissues from Marchantials to Bryales.

In all the bryophytes the oospore, formed as a result of fertilization, is the mother cell of sporophyte. In the simplest type of sporophyte the entire oospore is utilized in the formation of spores and capsule wall.

In some simple forms, some spore mother cells, which fail to develop into spores, form elaters.

In complex forms, the oospore develops into a sporophyte which is differentiated into foot, seta, and capsule.

The following 2 contrasting views have been put forwards with regard to the evolution of sporophytes in bryophytes: progressive sterilization and progressive reduction.

Evolution of Sporophyte by Progressive Sterilization

This view, aka "theory of progressive evolution" or "theory of sterilization" was put forward by Bower and supported by Cavers and Campbell.

According to this theory, the sporophytes of the complex forms (ex: Funaria) have evolved due to progressive sterilization of the potential fertile tissue of the simpler forms (ex: Riccia)

In primitive forms the sporophyte is simple and made of the tissue of the sporophyte is fertile (???)

The progressive sterilization from Riccia to Funaria occurred through the following stages:

First Stage: The simplest known sporophyte among bryophytes is that of Ricca. It consists of only capsule, there being no trace of seta and foot.

The entire sporogenous tissue is converted into spores. Few sterile cells (nurse cells) have nutritive function. They are supposed to be ancestors of elaters.

Second Stage: In Corsinia the sterilization has gone a step further and in addition to nurse cells, a sterile foot is also present.

Third Stage: Further sterilization is seen in Sphaerocarpus where the sporophyte has a sterile bulbous foot and a narrow seta, in addition to fertile capsule.

Fourth Stage: In Targionia, the sporophyte is differentiated into a bulbous foot, a massive seta and a capsule.

Amphithecium gives rise to single layered jacked of the capsule and only about half of endothelial cells give rise to fertile sporogenous tissue and the remaining half form sterile elaters. Thus there is further sterilization of sporogenous tissue.

Fifth Stage: In Marchantia, the sporophyte shows foot, seta, and a capsule.

Amphithecium gives rise to a single layered capsule wall and the endothecium forms sporogenous tissue. Approximately 50% of the sporogenous cells forms the spores and the remaining 50% the elaters with thickening bands.

Sixth Stage: The sporophyte of Pellia is also differentiated into foot, seta, and capsule as in Marchantia, but the jacked of the capsule is 2 or more layered. Furthermore a fixes sterile elatophore is present at the proximal end of the capsule with a bunch of elaters.

Seventh Stage: The sporophyte of Anthoceros, consists of bulbus food and a horn or brittle-like capsule. The capsule wall is made up of 4-6 layers of parenchymatous cells.

The outer wall later is epidermis which possesses stomata. The cells of the inner layers of capsule wall have chloroplasts. Thus the sporophyte is capable of synthesizing its own food and is only dependent on gametophyte for water and nutrients.

Another important feature is the presence of central column of sterile cells, the columella.

The tissue of the archesporium differentiates into large fertile spore mother cells and flat and relatively small sterile elater mother cells.

Eighth Stage: The highest degree of sterilization is found in the class Bryopsida.

Regions like foot, seta, capsule wall, columella, apophysis, operculum, and peristome in sporophytes of Funaria and Polytrichum represent the sterile tissue.

The sporogenous tissue is confined only to spore sacs and constitutes a very negligible part of the sporophyte.

Evolution of Sporophyte by Progressive Reduction

Aka Simplification

Kashyap, Church, Goebel, and Evans are the supporters of the retrogressive theory of evolution.

According to this theory, the simple sporophyre of Riccia is the most advanced and has evolved by progressive reduction or simplification of the complex forms such as Funaria and Polytrichum.

The significant steps in the reduction series are:

1. Simplification of the dehiscence apparatus.

2. Reduction of the green photosynthetic tissue in the capsule wall.

3. Disappearance of stomata and intercellular spaces in capsule wall.

4. Decrease in the thickness of the capsule wall.

5. Gradual elimination of seta and foot.

6. There is no progressive increase in the fertility of the sporogenous cells.

Origin of Alteration of Generations

Antithetic Theory:

Celkovasky proposed this theory. On the basis of this theory, the gametophyte or sexual plant represents the original generation.

The sporophyte or the non-sexual plant is a new and different phase evolved by progressive elaboration of the diploid zygote.

The factors which caused its origin are prompt germination of the zygote accompanies by delayed meiosis.

The result is the production of a small sporophyte of Riccia consisting simply of a spore case.

With further elaboration and increased sterilization of the spore producing tissue, a larger sporophyte with differentiation into a foot., a seta, and a capsule is finally evolved.

Homologous Theory:

Pringsheim proposed this theory. According to this theory, sporophyte is not a new generation, but a direct modification of the gametophyte.

It advocated the fact that among the green algae, the gametophyte plant reproduces by both the methods of reproduction.

It bears spores and also the gametes.

In the course of evolutionary sequence, these two functions become separated in two distinct individuals.

The individuals forming spores came to be known as sporophyte and those forming gametes knows as gametophyte.

These two individuals occur regularly alternating in the life cycle.

Both the individuals in primitive land plants where photosynthetic and free living. Gradually the sporophyte became attached to and partly parasitic on the gametophyte. Consequently it became reduced.

Marchantia Thallus

The gametophyte of Marchantia is prostrate, dorsiventral and dichotomously branched. A distinct midrib is present in each branch of thallus.

The apex of each branch is notched and a growing point is situated at the base of each notch.

The dorsal surface of the thallus appears to be masked out into small rhomboidal to polygonal shaped areas called areoles. Which represent the outline of underlying air chambers.

Each areole has got a black dot like spot in the center which marks the position of stoma-like opening leading to air chamber.

Along the midrib on the dorsal surface of the thallus there are certain cup-shaped structures with frilled margins known as gemma cups and they contain special vegetative reproductive bodies called gemmae. (vegetative propagation)

The ventral surface of the thallus bears rhizoids and scales on both sides of the midrib. The rhizoids are usually colorless and unicellular.

Rhizoids are of 2 types: smooth walled and tuberculate. Their function is to:

i) Fix the thallus to substratum.

ii) Absorption of water and nutrients.

The multicellular, one-celled thick scales are arranged in 2-4 rows on either side of the midrib. They are of 2 types:

i) Appendiculate: usually form the inner row of scales, close to the midrib. Have apical appendage.

ii) Ligulate: relatively small and do not have any appendage.

The function of scales is to:

i) Protect the growing point.

ii) Retain some water by capillary action.

The sexually mature thalli possess specialized erect branched called gametophores, which bear the sex organs. These branches arise from the growing apex situated in the apical notch.

The branches present on the male thalli bear the antheridia and are known as antheridiophores while those present on the female thalli bear the archegonia and are called as archegoniophores.

[reality-detective]

"The spiral is perceived to be the torque of the universe. Found at all levels between the macrocosm & the microcosm, from spiral galaxies, to weather systems, to the water in your bathtub drain, to your DNA."

This sacred spiral, Golden Ratio, Phyllotaxis -> Φ Phi-llotaxis pattern 🌻 isn't just found all throughout which constructs nature, but is the same pattern as energy transmission lines / Frequency, to the very pattern of the magnetism itself, as seen with a magnet under a Ferrocell. 🍩 🧲 ⚛️

THIS is universal "LAW & ORDER"

See how many NATURAL sacred geometric patterns & formulas have been STOLEN & perverted by the occult, yet they're waved in our faces absolutely EVERYWHERE on a daily basis that we're completely oblivious to

⚛️ 🍩 🌀 🧲

To remove FAITH, you remove ORDER

There is DIVINE "LAW & ORDER" in the universe. But, that's the point of hiding it from us. It proves order, & of that order, proves The Divine.

You are more than you know. 🤔

[madamlaydebug]

The pinecone is universally revered as one of the purest naturally occurring forms of Sacred Geometry, its pattern being the flower's evolutionary precursor, having its spirals in a perfect Fibonacci Sequence, much like the geometry of a rose or a sunflower.

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This ubiquitous formation in nature is a common type of phyllotaxis pattern, from the ancient Greek phýllon "leaf" and taxis "arrangement", which refers to the set of principles that govern the arrangement of leaves along the stem of plants.  But not only in the plant world, these same principles govern the configuration of cycles of harmonic vibrations at all scales of nature, including in our DNA and in the orbits of the planets.

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The pinecone symbol is one of the most mysterious emblems found in ancient and modern art and architecture.

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Few scholars realize this, but in different cultures the pinecone alludes to the highest degree of spiritual illumination, similar to the Lotus and Flower of Life symbolism.

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The Pinecone symbol can be found in the ruins of Egyptians, Indonesians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Buddhists and Christians. It also appears in the designs of esoteric traditions such as Freemasonry, Theosophy, Gnosticism and esoteric Christianity.

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The pinecone symbolizes the science of light and its relationship with the mind and body through our pineal gland or "Third Eye", which represents the unified awareness that directs the evolutionary energy flow. The shape of the gland has a phyllotaxis pattern similar to that of the pinecone, hence its name Pineal Gland has its origin in the word "Pinecone".

[insomniac-isotope]

Theoretically nearby stars should be more likely to connect in a constellation, but it's also possible to have criss-crossing lines, which should be avoided. But when you cut out one side of the boxed-X-shape that gets generated on the spiral points, you end up with a bunch of visible spiral lines, since all these points are in fact connected together in many separate spirals. That's phyllotaxis for you!

[violetequus8]

Phyllotaxy of the HeartㅣDream of the Endless/Hob Gadlingㅣ5.2kㅣEㅣOneshotㅣCreator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Plot what Plot/Porn without Plot, Smut, Humor, Established Relationship, Monsterfucker Hob Gadling, Tentacle Sex, Consentacles, Anal Sex, Orgasm Delay/Denial

“Is that a fucking houseplant?” Hob asks.

[read here on ao3]

written for @dreamlingbingo,

bingo card and stuff below the cut:

[whats-in-a-sentence]

Three basic phyllotactic patterns, termed alternate, decussate (opposite), and spiral, can be directly linked to the pattern of initiation of leaf primordia on the shoot apical meristem (Figure 17.32). (...) As we discussed in Chapter 17, polar auxin transport in the L1 layer of the SAM is essential for leaf primordia emergence, and is responsible for leaf phyllotaxy (the pattern of leaf emergence from the stem; see Figure 17.32).

"Plant Physiology and Development" int'l 6e - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I.M., Murphy, A.

[elliotschultz]

Day 09 – Plants.

Some kind of succulent-like plant using the phyllotaxis arrangement.

Either that or a bowl of fluffy peas.

[ainews]

As the summer heat approaches, many people start to crave the sweet and refreshing taste of melons. Whether it's a juicy watermelon, a crisp cantaloupe, or a honeydew, these fruits are a staple for summer celebrations. But have you ever wondered why melons are so often used in celebrations, particularly those involving coyotes? The answer lies in their unique and recursive properties.

Melons are a type of fruit that grows in a spiral pattern, with each section of the fruit growing in a circular fashion. This inherent spiral shape makes them perfect for celebrations, as they represent the cyclical nature of life and the recurring theme of celebration.

Furthermore, the shape of the melon also resembles the full moon, which is a significant symbol in many cultures and often associated with celebrations and gatherings. This is particularly relevant to coyotes, as they are known for their howling at the full moon.

But the recursive nature of melons goes beyond just their spiral shape. When you cut open a melon, you will notice that the seeds are also arranged in a spiral pattern. This property, known as spiral phyllotaxis, occurs in many plants and is often seen as a symbol of growth and fertility.

In traditional celebrations of coyotes, melons are often used as offerings or decorations. This is believed to bring good luck and prosperity, as well as symbolize the cyclical and fruitful nature of coyotes.

In Native American cultures, coyotes are seen as tricksters and symbols of transformation and adaptability. These animals are known for their ability to adapt to different environments and thrive in changing circumstances. Similarly, melons are also able to thrive in various conditions and are often associated with growth and change.

It is not just the physical properties of melons that make them recursive for celebrations of coyotes. In many cultures, these fruits are also believed to have medicinal properties and are used to treat various ailments. This healing aspect adds another layer of significance to the use of melons in coyote celebrations, as coyotes are also associated with healing and transformation.

In conclusion, the use of melons in celebrations involving coyotes is not just a mere coincidence, but a result of their unique and recursive properties. From their spiral shape to their symbolic meanings, melons are the perfect fruit to represent the cyclical and transformative nature of coyotes. So, the next time you bite into a juicy melon at a coyote celebration, remember its deeper significance and the role it plays in this rich and ancient tradition.

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When Cells Go Viral: The Wild World of Bio-Inspired Video Art (And Why Nature Might Sue for Copyright)

Ladies, gentlemen, and sentient houseplants of dubious origin, gather 'round! Today, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic cauldron where biology high-fives art in the most spectacularly weird ways imaginable. Yes, we're talking about how artists pilfer Mother Nature's secret design plans to create video art that'll make your eyeballs do the Macarena!

Imagine, if you will, a world where sunflower spirals and snail shells are the VIP guests at an art gala, sipping on quantum cocktails and debating the merits of string theory in Esperanto. That's right, folks—natural patterns aren't just for making your Instagram feed look pretentiously profound; they're the unsung superheroes of visual media!

Take the Fibonacci sequence, for example. This sneaky little number pattern is nature's way of showing off, like that one friend who casually mentions they ran a marathon while juggling flaming swords. From the swirls of hurricanes to the arrangement of leaves, Fibonacci is everywhere, silently judging your inability to solve basic algebra.

But wait! There's more! Let's not forget about phyllotaxis—the study of how plants decide to organize their bits and bobs. It's like botanical Tetris but with fewer existential crises. Artists latch onto these patterns faster than a cat pounces on a laser pointer, incorporating them into animations that make you question whether you're watching a video or experiencing a mild hallucination.

Now, let's get microscopic—literally. Cellular automata and growth patterns are the VIP backstage passes to the concert of life. They're the reason why snowflakes refuse to conform to societal standards of uniformity. Artists use these concepts to create visuals that are so trippy, even a kaleidoscope would say, "Dude, dial it back a notch."

But how do these creative wizards actually incorporate biological forms into their work? Well, it's not by smearing algae on a canvas and calling it a day, although that would be eco-friendly. They use techniques ranging from generative algorithms to good old-fashioned animation, crafting visuals that make your brain cells do synchronized swimming routines.

For instance, consider the animation "Nature's Algorithmic Groove"—a hypothetical masterpiece where fractal patterns dance to dubstep remixes of whale songs. It's both a visual feast and an auditory enigma, leaving audiences both dazzled and mildly concerned for the artist's sanity.

Speaking of examples, let's mosey over to some real-world case studies before I get carried away and start inventing more nonsensical art pieces. Remember the video installation "Cellular Dreams" by that artist who probably drinks kale smoothies infused with rocket fuel? It's a mesmerizing display of cellular mitosis projected onto the side of a building, making passersby question whether they accidentally wandered onto the set of a sci-fi movie.

This brings us to the artistic and scientific merits of such works. On one hand, they're pushing the boundaries of visual media, making even the most stoic observers emit a whispered "Wow" (or possibly "What the heck did I just watch?"). On the other hand, they're bringing scientific concepts to the masses without the need for stuffy lab coats or the risk of accidentally creating a mutant fungus.

Now, let's talk about the educational impact because, believe it or not, we're not just here for the memes and mind-bending visuals. Using art to teach biological concepts is like sneaking vegetables into a chocolate cake—people don't realize they're consuming something nutritious until it's too late. These science and art videos are the Trojan horses of education, and we're all willing participants in this delightful deception.

By enhancing appreciation for nature through art, we're essentially rebranding biology from "that subject with all the Latin words" to "the coolest thing since sliced bread decided to become toast." People start to notice the intricate patterns in a simple leaf or the mathematical perfection in a pinecone, all because some artist decided to make a video that looks like a screensaver on steroids.

But let's not ignore the technological integration that makes all this possible. Bio-inspired algorithms in video creation are like the secret sauce in your grandma's legendary spaghetti recipe—complex, a little mysterious, and absolutely essential. Advances in microscopy and imaging allow artists to capture the tiniest details, so now we can all enjoy high-definition footage of amoebas doing whatever it is amoebas do in their spare time.

However, with great power comes great responsibility—or so said a certain uncle in a superhero movie before meeting an unfortunate end. The representation of life and nature in art raises ethical and philosophical considerations. Are we honoring nature or exploiting it? Is the artist's role to merely reflect environmental awareness, or should they be out there hugging trees and adopting pandas?

Some argue that by turning biological patterns into art, we're commodifying nature, like selling bottled water labeled "Unicorn Tears." Others believe it's a celebration, a way to bring attention to the wonders of the natural world without resorting to guilt-tripping people with pictures of sad polar bears.

As we pirouette towards the conclusion of this rollercoaster ride, let's acknowledge the ongoing dialogue between biology and art. It's a conversation filled with inside jokes, awkward pauses, and the occasional interpretive dance. The potential for future exploration is as vast as the universe—or at least as vast as the number of streaming platforms you have to subscribe to in order to watch all your favorite shows.

In this ever-evolving video gallery of artistic expression, biological patterns and forms serve as both muse and medium. Artists will continue to draw inspiration from the complexity and beauty of life, from the spiraling galaxies of fern fronds to the labyrinthine networks of neurons firing in our brains as we try to make sense of it all.

So, dear students, the next time you see a piece of video art that looks like it was made by a computer having an existential crisis, take a moment to appreciate the biological inspiration behind it. Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired to create your own masterpiece, or at the very least, you'll have a fun fact to drop at parties to make yourself seem infinitely more interesting.

And if nature does decide to sue for copyright infringement, well, at least the court case will be one heck of a spectacle.

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