Zygomorphies
gəˈmɔr adjective Biology.
having bilateral symmetry; divisible lengthwise into similar or symmetrical halves.
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zygomorphic or zygomorphous (ˌzaɪɡəʊˈmɔːfɪk, ˌzɪɡ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| See also actinomorphic (of a flower) capable of being cut in only one plane so that the two halves are mirror images | |
| zygomorphous or zygomorphous | |
| —adj | |
| zygo'morphism or zygomorphous | |
| —n | |
| 'zygomorphy or zygomorphous | |
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Zygomorphies
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Medical Dictionary
zygomorphic zy·go·mor·phic (zī'gə-môr'fĭk, zĭg'ə-) or zy·go·mor·phous (-fəs)
adj.
Bilaterally symmetrical. Used of organisms or parts.
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Science Dictionary
zygomorphic  (zī'gə-môr'fĭk, zĭg'ə-) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a flower that can be divided into equal halves along only one line; bilaterally symmetrical. The flowers of the iris and the snapdragon are zygomorphic. Compare actinomorphic. |
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