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Define the following :
Bilateral symmetry.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Bilateral Symmetry**: Bilateral symmetry refers to a type of symmetry in which an organism can be divided into two identical halves along a single plane. This means that one side of the organism is a mirror image of the other side. 2. **Cutting the Organism**: To visualize bilateral symmetry, imagine cutting an organism down the middle (from top to bottom) in one specific plane. If the two halves are equal and match each other perfectly, then the organism exhibits bilateral symmetry. 3. **Examples of Bilateral Symmetry**: A common example of bilateral symmetry is found in humans. If you were to draw a line down the center of a human body, the left side would be a mirror image of the right side, demonstrating bilateral symmetry. ...
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  1. Define the following : Bilateral symmetry.

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  2. Define the following : Germ layers .

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  3. Define the following : Notochord.

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  4. Distinguish between the following. Invertebrates and vertebrates

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  5. How is complete digestive tract different from incomplete digestive tr...

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  6. What is meant by extracellular digestion? How is it different from int...

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  7. Give the taxonomic hierarchy of animals.

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  8. What is the function of notochord?

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  9. Give the difference between open and closed circulation.

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  10. Define the following terms of giving examples. Oviparous

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  11. Define the following terms of giving examples. Viviparous

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  12. Define the following terms of giving examples. Radial symmetry

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  13. Define the following terms of giving examples. Bilateral symmetry

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  14. Define the following terms of giving examples. Homeotherms

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  15. Define the following terms of giving examples. Poikilotherms

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  16. Define the following terms of giving examples. Diploblastic

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  17. Mention the characteristics taken as basis for the classification of a...

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  18. Give the characteristic features of hemichordata.

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  19. Distinguish between diploblastic animals and triploblastic animals.

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  20. What is meant by a true coelom? On what basis coelomates are further c...

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