What is this close-up picture? (WotsThat: Sunflower seed spiral)

Question

What object is shown in this zoomed-in close-up photo?

OceanWatcher · Accepted Answer

Sunflower seed spiral. Sunflower seed spirals follow the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical pattern found throughout nature. This arrangement allows the maximum number of seeds to fit in the minimum space, making it one of the most efficient packing systems in the plant world.

Answer: Sunflower seed spiral

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