abactinal


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abactinal

(æbˈæktɪnəl)
adj
(Zoology) zoology (of organisms showing radial symmetry) situated away from or opposite to the mouth; aboral
abˈactinally adv
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Adj.1.abactinal - (of radiate animals) located on the surface or end opposite to that on which the mouth is situated
actinal - (of radiate organisms) located on the surface or end on which the mouth is situated
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