they have radially symmetrical
ANS2:They appear to have radial symmetry but closer inspection will show that the madreporite (sieve plate) is not centered and the animal's behavior demonstrates that it has a preference in its axis of motion i.e., it has a "head end" even though it has no head.The bipinnaria larva of the starfish is bilaterally symmetrical and only takes on the apparent radial symmetry as an adult. Because of the off-center location of the madreporite, one could argue that the adult is bilaterally symmetrical but, junior high and high school Biology classes don't encourage you to disagree so, you should probably answer "radial" if you are answering a multiple choice question.
ANS3:Radial because it has more than one line of symmetry through the centerFurther Comment: I question the logic for answer 3. More than one line of symmetry through the central does not imply radial symmetry. I vote for ans1 as an approximation, and ans2 as a more detailed answer.
radial symmetry
Box starfish has pentaradial symmetry.
turn symmetry
starfish = pentaradial
A starfish has radial symmetry
radial symmetry
Radial symmetry
Starfish tend to have pentamerous radial symmetry. In other words, the typical starfish has five lines of symmetry throughout their body. Some species have more lines because they have more arms.
Most Echinoderms have radial symmetry. Sea Urchins, Starfish, Sand Dollars, etc.
pentaradial symmetry ;)
5 lines of symmetry
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