triactinal

/traɪækˈtɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having three actinial whorls or cycles of branching, especially in the structure of certain types of algae or plants

“The unique triactinal growth pattern of the species was observed by the researchers during their field study.”

2. noun

an organism or plant with a triactinal growth pattern

“The triactinal colony formed a dense mat on the surface of the lake.”

Synonyms

  • tricarpellary
  • tripinnate

Antonyms

  • monactinal
  • monopodial