Recursive patterning is a process of creating complex patterns by repeating a simple pattern in a self-similar way. In other words, the pattern is repeated over and over again, with each repetition producing a new version of the original pattern that is scaled down or up in size. This process can be seen in many natural and man-made structures, such as fractals, snowflakes, and fern leaves. For example, a fern leaf consists of smaller leaflets that are arranged in a pattern that is similar to the pattern of the larger leaf. Each leaflet, in turn, consists of smaller leaflets arranged in the same pattern, and so on, creating a recursive pattern that repeats at multiple scales. Recursive patterning is often used in mathematics and computer science to create complex algorithms, as well as in art and design to create intricate patterns and motifs. It is also an important concept in the study of complex systems, as it can help to explain the emergence of complex structures from simple rules and interactions.
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