Zygomorphic
Adjectiveद्विभाजित (द्विभाजक फूलों में पुष्पों के भागों का द्विपक्षीय संरेखण)
Definition
Having bilateral symmetry in floral parts (e.g., in certain plant families), often contrasting with radial symmetry in other groups.
Contextual Sentence: "The UPSC biology section often tests knowledge of plant morphology, where *zygomorphic* flowers like those in the *Orchidaceae* family are contrasted with radially symmetrical ones like roses."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of a 'zig-zag' flower (e.g., orchids) that splits into two equal halves—like a zygote splitting symmetrically.
Synonyms
bilaterally symmetrical
dichotomous
Antonyms
radially symmetrical
actinomorphic