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Most animals are symmetrical in their body plans, which doesn't necessarily mean that they are perfectly symmetrical.
Humans for instance, have two, you can place a mirror right in the middle of a person and it will produce an image of the corresponding side. Humans and most mammals are said to be bilateral (two sides).
Starfish for instance have more than two, they have radial symmetry.
Some members of the animal kingdom do not have any symmetry in their body plans. A good example would be the more primitive of animals, the Poryphera (sponges). Sponges are asymmetrical (do not have symmetry).
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RossA human face typically has asymmetrical symmetry, meaning the left and right sides are not identical but still appear balanced and harmonious. Many natural objects and living organisms exhibit asymmetrical symmetry, which adds complexity and visual interest to their appearance.
In terms of Biology, vertebrates have bilateral symmetry. These include mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Arthropods, e.g. insects, arachnids, caterpillars and worms, also have bilateral symmetry. Bilateral symmetry means they have symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.
In geometry, or in building, any shape in which one side/half mirrors the other side has bilateral symmetry.
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What are the 3 types of animation?
Bilateral Symmetry - Right down an animal (Worm or fish)Radial Symmetry - Symmetry like a circle (E.g - Starfish)Asymmetrical - No symmetry
What are the 3 conditions that make an object stable?
Low center of gravity: Objects are more stable when their center of gravity is closer to the base of support. Wide base of support: Objects are more stable when they have a wider base to distribute weight and resist tipping over. Symmetry: Objects with symmetrical shapes are typically more stable than asymmetrical objects.
What is another name for reflection summetry?
Another name for reflection symmetry is mirror symmetry.
What are some objects things that have symmetry?
Some objects that have symmetry include butterflies, snowflakes, flowers, and geometric shapes like squares and circles. Symmetry can be seen in both natural and man-made objects.
The type of body symmetry in which only one plane divides the body into mirror images is?
This is called bilateral symmetry. Bilateral symmetry means an organism has symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side. This is seen in all vertebrates, and many invertebrates such as arthropods.
