AP BIOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION

NINE COMMON ANIMAL PHYLA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which animal phyla have radial symmetry? Select all that apply.
A
Echinodermata
B
Porifera
C
Cnidaria
D
Nematoda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Radial symmetry is found in the cnidarians (including jellyfish, sea anemones, and coral) and echinoderms (such as sea urchins, brittle stars, and sea stars).

Detailed explanation-2: -The body of an animal is radial symmetry. Example: hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Radial Symmetry This form of symmetry marks the body plans of animals in the phyla Ctenophora (comb jellies) and Cnidaria (corals, sea anemones, and other jellies).

Detailed explanation-4: -The body plan of cnidarians is unique because these organisms show radial symmetry, making these animals very different from those that evolved before them. Radial symmetry means that they have a circular body plan, and any cut through the center of the animal leaves two equal halves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cnidarians have radial symmetry. Echinoderms are bilateral animals that have a 5-part radial symmetry as adults.

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