Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are annual plants native to the Americas, that possess a large inflorescence (flowering head).
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What is usually called the flower is actually a head(formally composite flower) of numerous florets (small flowers) crowded together. The outer florets are the sterile ray florets and can be yellow, maroon, orange, or other colors. The florets inside the circular head are called disc florets, which mature into seeds.
The florets within the sunflower's cluster are arranged in a spiral pattern. Typically each floret is oriented toward the next by approximately the golden angle, 137.5°, producing a pattern of interconnecting spirals where the number of left spirals and the number of right spirals are successive Fibonacci numbers. Typically, there are 34 spirals in one direction and 55 in the other; on a very large sunflower there could be 89 in one direction and 144 in the other.[1][2][3] This pattern produces the most efficient packing of seeds within the flower head.[4][5][6]
There are infinitely many types of variation.
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Discontinuous variation refers to the type of phenotypic variation that falls into distinct categories or groups, with no intermediate forms. Traits exhibiting discontinuous variation, such as blood type or flower color, can be clearly classified into specific categories. This type of variation is often influenced by a small number of genes, making it easier to identify and study. Unlike continuous variation, where traits show a range of values, discontinuous variation results in a more discrete distribution of traits.
The type of variation where a characteristic can only take on specific, distinct values is called discrete variation. Unlike continuous variation, which allows for a range of values, discrete variation often involves traits that are categorical or countable, such as the number of petals on a flower or the presence or absence of a certain gene. This variation is typically influenced by genetic factors and can result in observable phenotypic traits.
A type of variation outside predicted control limits is called "special cause variation" or "assignable cause variation." This variation indicates that there is an unusual or non-random factor affecting the process, which can be investigated and addressed. In contrast to common cause variation, which is inherent to the process, special cause variation signals that something specific has disrupted the system. Identifying and eliminating these special causes is essential for maintaining process stability and quality.
The type of variation seen when examining the height of a population is called continuous variation. This variation occurs because height is influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors, resulting in a range of heights rather than distinct categories. Continuous variation typically forms a normal distribution when graphed, displaying a bell-shaped curve.
Artificial selection.
The type of cell division is meiosis
Shoe size is an example of discontinuous variation, as it falls into distinct categories or sizes without intermediate values.
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A variation can mean something that is slightly different from similar items of its type (also a variant or variety).It can also apply to a difference itself (e.g. a variation in temperature).In mathematics, variation is the function that compares values among variables.In music, a variation is an altered form, or one of several versions with a common theme.
Boeing is the manufacturer, the 747 is the model/design type and the 400 is the variation type.