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zygomorphic

(zī′gə môr′fik, zig′ə-)

adjective

Biol. bilaterally symmetrical; that can be divided in two identical halves by a single plane passing through the axis: said of organisms, organs, or parts

also zygomorphous

Origin: zygo- + -morphic

Related Forms:

zygomorphism noun or zygomorphy

See zygomorphic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Bilaterally symmetrical. Used of organisms or parts.

Related Forms:

zyˌgo·morˈphism noun

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