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Pleurobrachia is...

Pleurobrachia is

A

Radially symmetrical

B

Bilateral symmetrical

C

Asymmetrical

D

Universal symmetrical

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the type of symmetry exhibited by Pleurobrachia. 2. **Defining Symmetry Types**: - **Radial Symmetry**: An organism is radially symmetrical if it can be divided into two equal halves from multiple planes passing through its central axis. - **Bilateral Symmetry**: An organism is bilaterally symmetrical if it can only be divided into two equal halves along one specific plane (usually the sagittal plane). - **Asymmetrical**: An organism is asymmetrical if it cannot be divided into equal halves from any plane. - **Universal Symmetry**: This term is not commonly used in biological contexts but would imply a symmetry that produces mirror images from any cut through the center. 3. **Analyzing Pleurobrachia**: - Pleurobrachia is a member of the phylum Ctenophora, commonly known as comb jellies. - It exhibits radial symmetry, meaning that if you cut Pleurobrachia from any point, it can be divided into two equal halves. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and characteristics of Pleurobrachia, it is concluded that Pleurobrachia has radial symmetry. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is **Option A: Radially symmetrical**.
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