zygomorphy
|zy-go-mor-phy|
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/ˌzaɪɡəˈmɔrfi/
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/ˌzaɪɡəˈmɔːfi/
bilateral symmetry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zygomorphy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'zygon,' meaning 'yoke' and 'morphē,' meaning 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'zygomorphy' changed from the Greek word 'zygomorphos' and eventually became the modern English word 'zygomorphy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'yoke-shaped form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bilateral symmetry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having bilateral symmetry, especially in flowers, where one half is a mirror image of the other.
The orchid exhibits zygomorphy, with its petals arranged symmetrically.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 22:41