Living Spirals

Geometry governs the growth of many creatures, especially in the sea, where pentagonal shapes are very common. The logarithmic spiral is also instrumental in the growth of other living things (such as the fetal development of many animals), but it is most obvious where a concrete form like a shell is left behind. The spiral whorls of many seashells or the Dall sheep’s horns are a case in point. [Taken From: The Sacred Geometry~ Stephan Skinner]

(Living Spirals) I AM Infinite By: Tara Maus

The living nautilus and the fossil ammonite are the most recognized examples of the infinite geometric spiral which manifests in nature with proportional growth. Known as the “logarithmic spiral,” it is a geometric shape that retains a constant angle with respect to its original center. As seen in the nautilus shell it provides maximum room of growth and protection for the soft-bodied creatures that are constricted inside these ridged shells.

Ammonite

Geometry is everywhere in life and can been seen if one uses there eye’s to see it all around them. For example: Spiders use special patterns that follow a number of mathematical models, including the use of logarithmic spirals. The logarithmic spiral is also seen in the shape of horns amongst species of antelope and the Dall sheep. The spiral that their horns are made from also provide shock-absorbing properties like that of a spring which becomes an advantage with the barbaric clashes of battle. <VERY AMAZING! but just the thought gives me a headache> =)

Dall Sheep (Battle Clashing)

What are logarithmic spirals?

Logarithmic spirals shows expansion and growth. Types of spirals are: Flat spirals, 3-D spirals, right-handed spirals, left-handed spirals, equi-angular spirals and rectangular spirals. An example of a 3-D spiral would be that of a DNA molecule which produces the helix form. A logarithmic or equi-angular spiral is generated when the “Golden Mean” ( AKA Phi ) is used as its key number. As the logarithmic spiral increases in its size, it becomes the only curve that does not alter it’s shape as it grows into infinity.