Turing Patterns
Turing Patterns are complex, self-organizing structures that arise in nature, named after the mathematician Alan Turing. They occur when two chemicals, known as morphogens, interact and diffuse at different rates, leading to the formation of distinct patterns, such as stripes or spots, in biological systems.
These patterns can be observed in various organisms, including animal fur, fish scales, and even plant leaves. The study of Turing Patterns helps scientists understand developmental processes and the underlying mechanisms of pattern formation in living organisms.