Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 33, Problem 11RQ
Although most animals are bilaterally symmetrical, a few exhibit radial symmetry. What is an advantage of radial symmetry?
- It confuses predators
- It allows the animal to gather food from all sides
- It allows the animal to undergo rapid, purposeful movement in any direction
- It lets an animal use its dorsal surface to sense its environment.
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