Anisomeric

/ˌænɪsoʊˈmɛrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by having unequal-sized segments, parts, or repeating units in an organism or structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'meros' (part, segment) + '-ic' (of or relating to). This botanical and zoological term describes organisms with non-uniform segmentation or body part distribution.

Kelly Says

In botany, flowers are often anisomeric—they might have 5 petals but different numbers of sepals—and this asymmetry is actually a feature biologists use to identify and classify plant families!

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