Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnoʊˌmɔrfi/
noun the condition of having radially symmetrical flowers, as distinguished from zygomorphy
A1 Actinomorphy refers to the radial symmetry found in some flowers.
A2 The actinomorphy of the plant allowed it to attract pollinators from all directions.
B1 Botanists study actinomorphy to understand the evolutionary relationships between different plant species.
B2 The actinomorphy of the flower indicated its classification within the Asteraceae family.
C1 The concept of actinomorphy is crucial in the field of plant morphology and taxonomy.
C2 Researchers are exploring the genetic basis of actinomorphy in various plant species.
formal Actinomorphy is a characteristic of flowers with radial symmetry.
informal I learned about actinomorphy in my botany class.
slang Some people find actinomorphy confusing when studying plant anatomy.
figurative The actinomorphy of the situation became clear once all the pieces were put together.
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