Nalasa,Nhezan John B.

BS- CRIM 1B

MATH IN NATURE

The Fibonacci sequence can be observed in various natural phenomena, including

the structure of spider webs. When you examine the radial pattern of a spider web, you
can notice how the strands are arranged in a spiral, much like the Fibonacci spiral seen
in many plants and shells. The spiral pattern of a spider web follows the Fibonacci
sequence. As the spider builds its web, it adds new strands in a spiral pattern, each one
slightly larger than the previous. This growth imitate the Fibonacci spiral, where each
quarter turn is roughly equal to the sum of the previous two turns.

Additionally, the Fibonacci sequence ensures that the web is both strong and
stable. The arrangement of strands allows for even distribution of tension, preventing the
web from collapsing under the weight of prey or environmental factors such as wind and
rain. Spiders instinctively create webs using the least amount of material necessary to
catch prey. It facilitates this efficiency by providing a natural blueprint for the web's
structure. By following this sequence, spiders can maximize the coverage of their web
while minimizing the resources required for construction.

To sum up, the Fibonacci sequence allows the spider to create a compact yet wide
or expansive web. By arranging strands in a spiral pattern, the spider can cover a large
area while conserving space. This compactness is essential for spiders that need to build
webs in confined spaces or dense vegetation. It also influences the structure of a spider
web by dictating its spiral pattern, ensuring strength, stability, efficient use of material, and
compactness. This sequence serves as a natural blueprint that allows spiders to construct
intricate webs optimized for catching prey while conserving resources.