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Actinomorphous (Adjective)

Meaning

Capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The radially symmetrical flowers of the daisy are actinomorphous, meaning they can be divided into identical halves by any plane passing through their central axis.
  • In botany, actinomorphous flowers are those that can be bisected into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis.
  • The starfish is an example of an actinomorphous animal, as it can be divided into identical halves by any plane passing through its central axis.
  • The actinomorphous shape of the sea urchin allows it to be divided into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through its axis.
  • The flowers of the magnolia tree are actinomorphous, meaning they can be divided into identical symmetrical halves by any plane passing through their central axis.

Synonyms

  • Actinomorphic
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