bilateral symmetry
bilateral symmetry
An animal whose body can only be divided in one plane to show mirror images is said to exhibit bilateral symmetry. Bilateral symmetry means that the animal has a distinct front and back, a top and bottom, and two sides that are mirror images of each other. This type of symmetry is characteristic of most animals, including humans, and allows for the development of specialized appendages, such as arms and legs, which are important for movement and manipulation of the environment.
bilateral symmetry
This type of symmetry is called bilateral symmetry. It means that an animal's body can be divided into two equal halves along a single plane, typically the midline, resulting in mirror images.
They are 'mirror images'
They have axial symmetry.
Symmetry
"bilateral"
Bilateral symmetry is the type of symmetry in which an organism can be divided into two equal halves that are mirror images of each other along a central axis. This symmetry is commonly found in animals that are adapted for forward movement and have distinct front and back ends.
Lines of symmetry are 'mirror images'
The three types of symmetry are bilateral symmetry, radial symmetry, and asymmetry. Bilateral symmetry is when an organism can be divided into mirror-image halves along a single plane, while radial symmetry allows for multiple symmetrical planes around a central axis. Humans exhibit bilateral symmetry, as our body can be divided into left and right halves that are mirror images of each other.
Two major divisions of the animal kingdom are invertebrates (animals without a backbone) and vertebrates (animals with a backbone). Another way to classify animals is by their symmetry, such as bilateral symmetry (divided into two mirror images) and radial symmetry (circular arrangement of body parts).