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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

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20. Echinoderm larvae exhibit which type of symmetry, leading to their classification as bilaterally symmetrical animals?
Options
A Radial symmetry
B Bilateral symmetry
Correct Answer
C Asymmetry
D Pentamerous symmetry only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Echinoderms (like sea stars) have radially symmetrical adults, but their larval stage exhibits bilateral symmetry, revealing their Bilaterian ancestry.

Hint

Starfish larvae are bilateral before undergoing metamorphosis into radial adults.

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