actinomorphic

adjective

Meaning

Possessing radial symmetry, allowing a structure to be divided into two or more identical parts by any plane passing through the central axis.

Examples

  • The botanist identified the specimen as actinomorphic due to its perfectly circular arrangement of petals.
  • Most primitive flower species exhibit an actinomorphic structure, which facilitates pollination by a wide variety of insects.

Synonyms: radial, regular, symmetrical, actinomorphous