A whorl is a spiral pattern of ridges, often found in fingerprints, hair growth, or shells. In botany, it describes a circular arrangement of leaves or petals around a stem. This structure aids in efficient pollination and sunlight capture. Botanists, dermatologists, and forensic experts all rely on analyzing whorls for classification and identification.
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