actinomorphy

/æk.tɪ.nɒm.ər.fi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flower symmetry in which the floral parts are arranged radially around a central axis, like a wheel.

“The botanist studied the actinomorphy of the daisy to understand its unique flower structure.”

Synonyms

  • actinomorphic
  • radial symmetry

Antonyms

  • zYGomorphy