A Cactus is like a Coral: Resources
From the booklet, review these
principles of biomimicry!
Be Energy Efficient
Cactus and coral figured out how to live in low-energy producing environments.
Multi-Functional Design
Cactus and coral serve multiple different functions but still only exist as one entity.
Embody Resilience
Cactus and coral keep growing after traumatic weather events by having multiple different processes of survival.
Modular and Nested
Cactus and coral are made up of several components nested within each other to provide habitats for other creatures.
Use Local Resources
Cactus and coral use their local environment to feed and grow themselves.
Be Diverse
Cactus and coral have several different sub species they can become due to the environment or altitude they live in.
Use Feedback Loops
Cactus and coral have circular information flows between themselves and the variety of organisms around them.
Cultivate Mutualism
Cactus and coral have several other organisms that help support their growth, and the growth of the smaller organism.