• Abracadaniel [he/him]
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    9 months ago

    I believe the hexagonal tiling maximizes area while minimizing perimeter, right?

    • Abraxiel
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      9 months ago

      A circle should have the greatest area per perimeter and I can't think of a regular polygon with more sides that tessellates.

  • axont [she/her, comrade/them]
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    9 months ago

    Is there any paleontological evidence for insects that made less efficient hives? That would be interesting to look into.

    Although I gotta imagine bugs probably figured this stuff out so long ago there might not be much evidence anymore

    • fossilesque@mander.xyzM
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      9 months ago

      Haha, good question. I'm going to look at the bee family. I wonder what those fossils would look like...

  • mtchristo@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    You mean they skipped 4. Pointed polygons and chosen a hexagon instead. What's their problem with right angles.