Question 9
Animal KingdomAn animal body that can be cut along its axis in any plane to give two identical parts is said to be
- A.radially symmetrical
- B.bilaterally symmetrical
- C.asymmetrical
- D.symmetrical.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (radially symmetrical)
Explanation
In radial symmetry (e.g. Hydra, starfish) any cut through the central axis gives two similar halves; bilateral symmetry allows only one such cut.