Question

are radial symmetry and lateral symmetry same

Answer 1

No radial symmetry and lateral symmetry both are different.

Answer 2

Hey Himanshu..!!!

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First of all there is no symmetry in biology known as Lateral symmetry! It's actually Bilateral symmetry.

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Pls find the answer below:

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Answer is NO. Radial symmetry and Bilateral symmetry differ from each other. They are not same.

Followings are the differences b/w Radial and bilateral symmetry:

• Bilateral symmetry has a symmetric plane while radial symmetry has a symmetric axis.
• Only two similar portions can be identified from bilateral symmetry whereas, from radial symmetry few similar portions of the body can be identified.
• All the radially symmetric animals are found in water, but bilaterally symmetric animals are found in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
• Bilateral symmetry is more common than radial symmetry among animals. In fact, there are more animal phyla with bilateral symmetry compared to radial symmetry. ___________________________________________________

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