NEET Zoology Classification Basis MCQ Question
A diagram shows various animals exhibiting different body symmetries. Which of the following terms best describes the symmetry where any plane passing through the central axis divides the organism into two identical halves?
Radial symmetry
Bilateral symmetry
Asymmetry
Spherical symmetry
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Radial symmetry is a type of body symmetry where any plane passing through the central axis divides the organism into two identical halves, which is a fundamental feature used in animal classification.
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