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actinomorphic
ac·ti·no·mor·phic [ àktənō máwrfik ] or ac·ti·no·mor·phous [ àktənō máwrfəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
symmetrical about central point: spreading out symmetrically around a central point and so making identical halves when divided along any vertical axis. Tulips and starfish are actinomorphic.

ac·ti·no·mor·phy [ àktənō máwrfee ] noun
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