Cnidarians exhibit bilateral symmetry, an advancement from the phylum Porifera. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
Cnidarians are radial symmetric in their body plan. They can be divided on multiple planes on a
centric axis and still remain symmetrical. They do not have a distinguished head region like a bilateral
organism. Information can be found in the section Invertebrates Are the Most Successful and Abundant
Animals.

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