Bidiurnal

/baɪˈdɪɜrnəl/ adjective

Definition

Occurring twice daily or happening two times per day.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' (two) + 'diurnalis' (daily), describing events that happen twice within a 24-hour period.

Kelly Says

Some flowers are bidiurnal, opening and closing twice a day—it's an adaptation that protects them from excessive heat while still catching sunlight for photosynthesis.

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