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Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
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meristic — [mə ris′tik] adj. Biol. 1. having bilateral or longitudinal symmetry of parts [the meristic higher animals] 2. having regular, equal segmentation [meristic worms] … English World dictionary
meristic — Symmetrical; that which can be divided evenly; denoting bilateral or longitudinal symmetry in the arrangement of parts in one organism. [G. meristikos, suitable for dividing] * * * me·ris·tic mə rist ik adj 1) of, relating to, or divided into… … Medical dictionary
meristic — adjective Etymology: Greek meristos Date: 1894 1. segmental 2. involving modification in number or in geometrical relation of body parts < meristic variation in petals > • meristically adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
meristic — /məˈrɪstɪk/ (say muh ristik) adjective 1. of or relating to the number of parts of a body: meristic change. 2. divided into segments or parts, as worms. {Greek meristikos fit for dividing} …
meristic — /meuh ris tik/, adj. Biol. of, pertaining to, or divided into segments or somites. [1890 95; < Gk meristikós of division. See MERISTEM, IC] * * * … Universalium
meristic — 1. adjective Of or pertaining to meristics. 2. noun A quantitative property of a fish, as studied in meristics … Wiktionary
meristic — me rɪstɪk adj. of an area of dividing cells (Botany) … English contemporary dictionary
meristic — me·ris·tic … English syllables
meristic — me•ris•tic [[t]məˈrɪs tɪk[/t]] adj. ent of, pertaining to, or divided into anatomical segments or symmetrical body parts • Etymology: 1890–95; < Gk meristikós … From formal English to slang
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