bilateral symmetry

bilateral symmetry

n.

Symmetrical arrangement, as of an organism or a body part, along a central axis, so that the body is divided into equivalent right and left halves by only one plane.

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bilateral symmetry  (b-ltr-l)

Symmetrical arrangement of an organism or part of an organism along a central axis, so that the organism or part can be divided into two equal halves. Bilateral symmetry is a characteristic of animals that are capable of moving freely through their environments. Compare radial symmetry.

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Noun

1.

bilateral symmetry - the property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane bilateralism, bilaterality symmetricalness, symmetry, correspondence, balance - (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane