Meanings
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noun
the abnormal development of radial symmetry in a flower that is normally bilaterally symmetrical
The snapdragon displayed peloria when its normally irregular flower developed a regular radial form.
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Synonyms
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noun
· the abnormal development of...
abnormal radial symmetrypelorism
Word family
Derived forms
peloricpelorianpelorized
Related forms
actinomorphyzygomorphyfloral symmetry
Etymology
From New Latin peloria, based on Greek pelor, 'monster or prodigy.' Botanists adopted the term for a striking departure from a species' normal floral symmetry, especially when an irregular flower becomes radially regular.