KnowraFlocculent spiral galaxyLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Flocculent spiral galaxy, each with the reason it gives.All 5Compared with 5Density wave theoryCompared with: Its irregular structure is less readily described by a single coherent density wave.Spiral armCompared with: Its broken pattern contrasts with the long, coherent arms of grand-design galaxies.Grand-design spiral galaxyCompared with: Its fragmented arms provide the clearest contrast with grand-design structure.Whirlpool GalaxyCompared with: The Whirlpool’s coherent arms make it a classic contrast to this less orderly spiral type.Magellanic spiralCompared with: Both have fragmented arms, but Magellanic spirals are distinguished by a central bar.