dorsiventral
/ˌdɔːrsɪˈvɛntrəl/
adjective
- Having distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in structure or function, as in a leaf or a flat animal body.
- In botany class, we learned that most leaves are dorsiventral, with stomata mainly on the lower surface.
- The dorsiventral leaf of the lily has a darker green upper side and a paler underside.
- Many flatworms have a dorsiventral body plan, with a top side and a bottom side.