adradiusn.
/aˈdreɪdɪəs/, U.S. /æˈdreɪdiəs/ Zoology. rare.
In an invertebrate with radial symmetry, as a cnidarian or an echinoderm: any of the tertiary (third order) rays or axes (each located between a perradius and an interradius).
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adradius1960
1960 Biol. Bull. 119 459 If the [mechanical] stimulus is applied on the adradius, the arm in the position responds by bending toward the stimulated spot.
2005 Jrnl. Paleontol. 79 1076/1 Small granules randomly distributed over perradial, adradius, and adoral suture of each plate.
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