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radiata

radiata

9.9
Animals with body parts arranged around a central point, like jellyfish
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : radiados
  • Unlike most animals, the radiata display symmetry around a central axis.

Examples

  • Scientists study the radiata to understand the evolution of animal body plans.

  • The radiata include fascinating creatures like jellyfish.

  • Jellyfish and sea anemones are members of the radiata due to their body structure.

  • Many species of radiata have unique adaptations.

  • Jellyfish and sea anemones are members of the radiata due to their body structure.

  • Scientists study the radiata to understand the evolution of animal body plans.

  • Unlike most animals, the radiata display symmetry around a central axis.

Compounds

Macaca radiata
  • Specialized
9.9

A monkey from southern India with a hat-like tuft of hair on its head

Raja radiata
  • Specialized
9.9

A cold-water fish that lives on the sea floor with sharp spines on its back

Pinus radiata
  • Specialized
8.0

A tall pine tree with long needles in groups of three, grown for wood

Vigna radiata
  • Specialized
7.6

A bushy plant that grows in warm countries and produces edible mung beans and bean sprouts

Surface Forms

radiata singular
radiatas plural

Etymology

Radiata comes from the Latin root radius meaning 'ray' or 'spoke', like a sun ray and like the English word radiate. The animals called radiata have their body parts arranged around a centre so they look like rays coming out from the middle, which is why the name fits.