Radial symmetry is found in which of the following organisms?

Correct answer: D. Coelenterata and Echinodermata

  • A. Coelenterate and Platyhelminthes
  • B. Arthropoda and Mollusca
  • C. Porifera and coelenterata
  • D. Coelenterata and Echinodermata

Explanation

Radial symmetry is found in Coelenterates and Echinodermata. Radial symmetry is a type of symmetry in which an organism can be divided into identical halves along any plane passing through the center of the organism. This means that the organism has the same shape no matter which way it is turned. Coelenterates are a group of invertebrates that includes jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals. They are radially symmetrical because they are adapted to living in water. The radial symmetry allows them to capture food from all directions. Echinoderms are a group of invertebrates that includes sea stars, sea urchins, and sand dollars. They are radially symmetrical because they are adapted to living on the bottom of the ocean. The radial symmetry allows them to move easily over the uneven surface of the ocean floor.

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