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

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the property of an organism or part of an organism such that, if cut in only one plane, the two cut halves are mirror images of each other See also radial symmetry

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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

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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