Which one of the following pairs of animals is correctly matched with their body symmetry?

Hydra and Carcharodon - Bilateral symmetry

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Taenia and Octopus- Radial symmetry

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Amoeba and Taenia - Asymmetry

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Asterias and Aurelia - Radial symmetry

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Solution

The correct option is D Asterias and Aurelia - Radial symmetry
Hydra is a genus that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria and has radial symmetry.
Taenia (Tapeworm) is bilaterally symmetrical, whereas Octopus is radially symmetrical.
Sharks (Carcharodon) have bilateral symmetry.
Aurelia (Jellyfish) possesses radial symmetry. Jellyfish is a marine animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria, whereas Asterias (starfish) belong to Echinodermata and shows radial symmetry at the adult stage.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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