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biradially

biradially

9.9
In a way that can be divided by two planes so each side matches
  • adverb
  • /ˌbaɪrəˈdeɪəli/
  • Specialized
: biradialmente
  • The jellyfish develops biradially symmetric tentacles during its growth stages.

Examples

  • Some sea anemones are organized biradially, which can be observed in their internal structure.

  • The jellyfish develops biradially symmetric tentacles during its growth stages.

  • Certain ctenophores split their body plan biradially as a result of evolutionary specialization.

  • The jellyfish moves biradially through the water.

  • Many sea creatures exhibit biradially symmetrical features.

  • Certain ctenophores split their body plan biradially as a result of evolutionary specialization.

  • Some sea anemones are organized biradially, which can be observed in their internal structure.

Synonyms

symmetrically
vsbiradially
2 4.6

In a way that makes both sides look the same

is balanced specifically by two separate symmetry planes rather than generally balanced

Surface Forms

biradially positive

Morphology

biradially = biradial (transparent) = bi + radial + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'biradial' using the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

The word biradially starts with bi- meaning 'two' and the part radial from radius meaning 'ray' or 'spoke'. So something described as biradially arranged has two main rays or planes, which is why it means 'having two planes of symmetry'.