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Differential Growth Diagrams: Reticular Matrix Contraction

This scientific illustration presents four diagrams (A₀, A<0xE2><0x82><0x9C>, B₀, B<0xE2><0x82><0x91>) demonstrating the effect of local contraction and expansion on a reticular matrix. The diagrams depict a central dark circle, representing a point of contraction or expansion, surrounded by a network of lines that form polygonal shapes. The surrounding matrix shows varying degrees of deformation, from a uniform pattern in A₀ and B₀ to radial stretching in A<0xE2><0x82><0x9C> and inward spiraling in B<0xE2><0x82><0x91>. The accompanying text explains these visual representations in the context of differential growth, cell movements, and biochemical activities, relating them to embryonic development and protein network behavior. This figure serves as a key visual aid for understanding complex biological processes through abstract graphical representation.

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