👉 In mathematics, an epactal is a type of fractal that exhibits non-recursive behavior. Unlike regular fractals, which are defined by recursive rules and can grow indefinitely without bound, an epactal is not defined by a rule but instead grows in size or shape over time. It is characterized by its ability to "spiralize" or spiral outwards from the center of its growth, as if it were a spiral wound on itself. This property allows for complex patterns and structures within an