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actinomorphic


Definition of actinomorphic

adjective

Biology
  • characterized by radial symmetry, such as a starfish or the flower of a daisy. Compare with zygomorphic.

Derivatives

actinomorphy

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek aktis, aktin- 'ray' + morphē 'form' + -ic

actinomorphic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of actinomorphic in the US English dictionary