actinomorphic
/ˌæktɪnoʊˈmɔrfɪk/
adjective
- Having a symmetrical shape that can be divided into equal halves along multiple planes, like a starfish or a daisy; used especially to describe flowers.
- A daisy is actinomorphic because you can cut it through the center in many ways and get matching halves.
- Most actinomorphic flowers, like buttercups, have petals arranged in a circle around the center.
- Botany students learn to identify actinomorphic flowers by their radial symmetry.
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