hexamerism
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hexamerous — hexamerism /hek sam euh riz euhm/, n. /hek sam euhr euhs/, adj. 1. consisting of or divided into six parts. 2. Zool. having a radially symmetrical arrangement of organs in six groups. 3. Bot. having six members in each whorl. [1855 60; < LL… … Universalium
Symmetry in biology — For other uses, see Symmetry (disambiguation) and Bilateral (disambiguation). Bilateral symmetry redirects here. For bilateral symmetry in mathematics, see reflection symmetry. The elaborate patterns on the wings of butterflies are one example of … Wikipedia
Symmetry (biology) — Bilateral symmetry redirects here. For bilateral symmetry in mathematics, see reflection symmetry. Symmetry in biology is the balanced distribution of duplicate body parts or shapes. The body plans of most multicellular organisms exhibit some… … Wikipedia
