dorsoventrality
/ˌdɔːrsoʊvɛnˈtrælɪti/
noun
- The quality or state of having a distinct back (dorsal) and belly (ventral) side.
- The dorsoventrality of the fossil suggests it was a creature that lived on the seafloor.
- Scientists study dorsoventrality to understand how body plans evolved in different species.
- The dorsoventrality of most animals means they have a clear top and bottom.