zygomorphic

(zī′gə môrfik, 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

Origin: zygo- + -morphic

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See zygomorphic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Bilaterally symmetrical. Used of organisms or parts.

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  • zyˌgo·morˈphism noun

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