isobilateral
/ˌaɪsoʊbaɪˈlætərəl/
adjective
- Having both sides alike or symmetrical, especially in botany (e.g., a leaf with both surfaces similar).
- Botany students learned to identify isobilateral leaves in the lab.
- The isobilateral leaf of the iris looks the same on both sides.
- Many aquatic plants have isobilateral leaves to absorb light efficiently.
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