Pentameral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pentameral is an adjective meaning fivefold (of a symmetry group).
Meaning
fivefold (of a symmetry group).
Example Sentences
All echinoderms share the following characteristics: (a) a pentameral radial symmetry in adults, imposed on a bilateral larval symmetry, (b) a unique water vascular or “ambulacral” system, comprising a network of fluid-filled canals, that serves functions in feeding, gas exchange, and also in locomotion, and (c), a stereom, a mesh-like endoskeleton comprised of calcite (calcium carbonate) plates and pores covered by a thin epidermis [20 ].
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pentamorphic, pentamerous, pentameric, pentic, pentaplicate, pentaplex.
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