biradial

American  

[bahy-rey-dee-uhl] / baɪˈreɪ di əl /

adjective

Biology.

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

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biradial British  

/ baɪˈreɪdɪəl /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of biradial

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