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What is difference between bilateral symmetry and radial symmetry?

Distinguish Between
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Bilateral Symmetry Radial Symmetry
 1. Limbs and organs are paired.


1.Limbs and organs occur all around the central axis. 
2. Cephalization is present. 2. Cephalization is absent.
3. The animals body can be divided into two equal halves (i.e., mirror images) by one plane called midsagittal plane. 3. The animal’s body can be divided into two equal halves by any vertical plane passing through the central axis.
Examples. Earthworm, fish, frog, human, being, etc. Examples. Hydra, starfish, etc. 
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Chapter 4: Diversity in Living Organisms - Short Questions Answer 1 (Carrying 2 Marks) [Page 260]

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P S Verma and V K Agarwal Biology [English] Class 9
Chapter 4 Diversity in Living Organisms
Short Questions Answer 1 (Carrying 2 Marks) | Q 27 | Page 260

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