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Term Definition
Bilaterally symmetric Capable of being divided only into two equal parts; a structure (e.g., a flower) in which a line drawn through the middle will produce a mirror image of one side of the line to the other side of the line. Opposite of actinomorphic; same as bilaterally symmetrical and irregular.
Symmetric Referring to a structure that can be divided into mirror-image halves. This and its associated terms are usually, but not exclusively, applied to flowers. Opposite of asymmetric; compare with actinomorphic and zygomorphic. Floral symmetry of neotropical Lecythidaceae. Drawings by B. Angell.ed by Y.-Y. Huang.
Symmetric flower Same as actinomorphic flower. Floral symmetry of neotropical Lecythidaceae. Drawings by B. Angell.ed by Y.-Y. Huang.