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Body Symmetry: Asymmetry, Radial, Bilateral

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An animal body shows asymmetry, radial symmetry around a central axis, or bilateral symmetry with matching left and right halves.

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A sponge is asymmetrical, a sea anemone is radially symmetrical, and a crab is bilaterally symmetrical despite its unusual shape.

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Radial symmetry suits a stationary or drifting lifestyle, sensing equally in all directions — not a precursor stage to bilateral symmetry.