ZYGOMORPHIC

zygomorphic, bilaterally symmetrical, zygomorphous

(adjective) capable of division into symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

zygomorphic (comparative more zygomorphic, superlative most zygomorphic)

(biology) having bilateral symmetry

Source: Wiktionary


Zyg`o*mor"phic, Zyg`o*mor"phous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Biol.)

Definition: Symmetrical bilaterally; -- said of organisms, or parts of organisms, capable of division into two symmetrical halves only in a single plane.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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