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Animal Characterization Based on Body Symmetry

Secondary radial symmetry in echinoderms

Secondary radial symmetry in echinoderms

The larvae of echinoderms (sea stars, sand dollars, and sea urchins) have bilateral symmetry as larvae, but develop radial symmetry as full adults.

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  • bilateral symmetry
  • radial symmetry
  • sagittal plane
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