biradial

[bahy-rey-dee-uhl]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Biology.

having both bilateral and radial symmetry, as ctenophores.

biradial

/ ��ɪˈ��ɪ��ɪə�� /

adjective

showing both bilateral and radial symmetry, as certain sea anemones

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Word History and Origins

Origin of biradial¹

First recorded in 1905–10; bi- ¹ + radial

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Example Sentences

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This is in stark contrast to modern comb jellies, which, like humans, flies and sea anemones, have biradial or bilateral symmetry — their body plan can be sliced into only two identical pieces.

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biracial biradical

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