Turtle Shell Patterns
by Owen Borville
December 8, 2021
Science
All turtle shells have 13 larger scutes...what a unique design!
Include the smaller surrounding scutes and turtles have 13 larger scutes and 28 smaller scutes surrounding.
Some have also noticed that this 13-28 pattern follows the lunar calendar and therefore follows the phases of the moon: 13 phases per year with 28 days per phase.
Voronoi Pattern: In addition to the number of scutes, the scutes are also arranged in what is known as the voronoi pattern, which is a pattern found in nature that favors efficiency: the nearest neighbor, the shortest path, and the tightest fit.
These patterns showcase the uniqueness and creativity of an Intelligent Designer.
by Owen Borville
December 8, 2021
Science
All turtle shells have 13 larger scutes...what a unique design!
Include the smaller surrounding scutes and turtles have 13 larger scutes and 28 smaller scutes surrounding.
Some have also noticed that this 13-28 pattern follows the lunar calendar and therefore follows the phases of the moon: 13 phases per year with 28 days per phase.
Voronoi Pattern: In addition to the number of scutes, the scutes are also arranged in what is known as the voronoi pattern, which is a pattern found in nature that favors efficiency: the nearest neighbor, the shortest path, and the tightest fit.
These patterns showcase the uniqueness and creativity of an Intelligent Designer.
