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bilaterally symmetric

adjective phrase

Meaning

Having two sides that are mirror images of each other, especially when divided by a central axis.

Examples

The human body is largely bilaterally symmetric, with two arms, two legs, and two eyes.
Many marine animals, like starfish, exhibit radial symmetry, but others, such as fish, are bilaterally symmetric.

Synonyms: symmetrical, mirror-imaged, equilateral

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bilaterally symmetric (C1)

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: /baɪˈlætərəli ˈsɪmɪtri/

Definition

Having two sides that are mirror images of each other, especially when divided by a central axis.

Examples

The human body is largely bilaterally symmetric, with two arms, two legs, and two eyes.
Many marine animals, like starfish, exhibit radial symmetry, but others, such as fish, are bilaterally symmetric.
Scientists are studying the bilaterally symmetric structure of certain plant leaves to understand their growth patterns.

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