actinomorphic
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oʊˈmɔr adjective
1.
Biology. having radial symmetry.
2.
Botany. (of certain flowers, as the buttercup) divisible vertically into similar halves by each of a number of planes passing through the axis.
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actinomorphic or actinomorphous (ˌæktɪnəʊˈmɔːfɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| botany See also zygomorphic (esp of a flower) having radial symmetry, as buttercups | |
| actinomorphous or actinomorphous | |
| —adj | |
| 'actinomorphy or actinomorphous | |
| —n | |
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Actinomorphic
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| actinomorphic (āk'tə-nō-môr'fĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a flower that can be divided into equal halves along any diameter; radially symmetrical. The flowers of the rose and tulip are actinomorphic. Compare zygomorphic. |
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Actinomorphic parts of plants that are radially symmetrical in arrangement.
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