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.