What is the 4D Equivalent of a Möbius Strip or Klein Bottle?

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martinbn said:
You would use "string" instead of "curve"?
Probably not. I just took the first word that came to mind. I would likely use path so that I directly have a parameterization to work with - just in case. It avoids reediting.
 

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