What is difference between bilateral symmetry and radial symmetry?

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Bilateral Symmetry Radial Symmetry

Limbs and organs are paired. Limbs and organs occur all around the central axis.

Cephalization is present. Cephalization is absent.

Body can be divided into two equal halves (mirror images) by mid-sagittal plane. Body can be divided into two equal halves by any vertical plane passing through the central axis.

Examples: Earthworms, humans etc. Examples: Starfish , Hydra etc.

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Bilateral Symmetry	Radial Symmetry
Limbs and organs are paired.	Limbs and organs occur all around the central axis.
Cephalization is present.	Cephalization is absent.
Body can be divided into two equal halves (mirror images) by mid-sagittal plane.	Body can be divided into two equal halves by any vertical plane passing through the central axis.
Examples: Earthworms, humans etc.	Examples: Starfish , Hydra etc.