Biradiated

/baɪˈreɪdieɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone or possessing the quality of spreading in two radiating directions.

Etymology

Past participle of 'biradiate,' combining 'bi-' (two) with 'radiated' from Latin 'radiare.'

Kelly Says

Biradiated fossils and flower structures give paleontologists and botanists clues about ancient growing conditions—the symmetry tells a story of environmental pressures!

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