bilateral symmetry
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A body plan in which the left and right halves of an organism are mirror images of each other.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Most animals, including humans, are built with _____."
Answer: bilateral symmetry
In your own words, what does "bilateral symmetry" mean?
A body plan in which the left and right halves of an organism are mirror images of each other.
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