bicentric

adjective

bi·​cen·​tric

(ˌ)bī-ˈsen-trik

1

a

of a taxon : having two centers of origin

it is doubtful that Zea is bicentric

Limulus is an outstanding example of a bicentric genus

b

: having or involving two centers

the bicentric distribution of certain Scandinavian plants

a lichen of bicentric origin

2

: having two centromeres

bicentricity

(ˌ)bī-ˌsen-ˈtri-sə-tē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + centric

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