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biradial

[ bahy-rey-dee-uhl ]

adjective

Biology.
  1. having both bilateral and radial symmetry, as ctenophores.


biradial

/ ɪˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. showing both bilateral and radial symmetry, as certain sea anemones
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of biradial1

First recorded in 1905–10; bi- 1 + radial
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This is in stark contrast to modern comb jellies, which, like humans, flies and sea anemones, have biradial or bilateral symmetry — their body plan can be sliced into only two identical pieces.

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