spherical geometry
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(mathematics) the geometry of figures on the surface of a sphere
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Euclidean geometry
affine geometry
differential topology
computational geometry
descriptive geometry
algebraic geometry
algebraic topology
differential geometry
elliptic geometry
Euclid's fifth axiom
absolute geometry
conformal geometry
Klein geometry
complex geometry
euclidian geometry
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Any range in excess of the whole area of a sphere would only be needed in conjunction with non-Euclidean, spherical geometry.
The exposed surface of the structure can selectively react with other species while maintaining the spherical geometry.