A doughnut shape with 8 holes
The theorem of classification of the surfaces states that any compact, connected, orientable surface without boundary can be related to a standard surface. We can visualize these standard surfaces as spheres with some handles attached or, otherwise, as doughnuts with a certain number of holes. The figure shows an example of doughnut with 8 holes; we can easily imagine donuts with a smaller number of holes.
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Standard surfaces (Topology)
Other surfaces (Topology)
