biradial

[ bahy-rey-dee-uhl ]

adjective

, Biology.

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

biradial

/ baɪˈreɪdɪəl /

adjective

1. showing both bilateral and radial symmetry, as certain sea anemones

Word History and Origins

Origin of biradial¹

First recorded in 1905–10; bi- ¹ + radial

Example Sentences

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.

From Scientific American