Overview
Symmetry is a fundamental concept in biology that describes how body parts are arranged in organisms. It can be classified into two main types: radial and bilateral symmetry. Radial symmetry allows organisms to interact with their environment from all sides, while bilateral symmetry provides a disti...
Key Terms
Example: A butterfly exhibits bilateral symmetry.
Example: Starfish show radial symmetry.
Example: Humans and most animals have bilateral symmetry.
Example: The body plan of a fish includes fins and a streamlined shape.
Example: Anatomy helps us understand how different body plans function.
Example: Ecology examines how body plans affect survival in different habitats.
Related Topics
Animal Classification
The process of categorizing animals based on shared characteristics and evolutionary history.
intermediateEvolutionary Biology
The study of the processes that have led to the diversity of life on Earth.
advancedEcological Adaptations
How organisms adjust to their environment to enhance survival and reproduction.
intermediateKey Concepts
Radial SymmetryBilateral SymmetryBody PlansOrganism Structure