- bilaterally symmetrical
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
bilaterally symmetrical
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bilaterally symmetrical — adjective 1. capable of division into symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis • Syn: ↑zygomorphic, ↑zygomorphous • Ant: ↑actinomorphic (for: ↑zygomorphic) • Topics: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
symmetrical — adjective 1. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑harmonious, ↑proportionate • Similar to: ↑balanced • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
bilaterally symmetric — adjective having identical parts on each side of an axis • Syn: ↑bilateral, ↑isobilateral, ↑bilaterally symmetrical • Similar to: ↑symmetrical, ↑symmetric • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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