Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134442778
Author: Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 3TYK
Bilateral symmetry in animals is best correlated with
a. an ability to see equally in all directions.
b. the presence of a skeleton.
c. motility and active predation and escape.
d. adaptation to terrestrial environments.
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