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Symmetry in Nature

Nature features many organisms whose bodies show examples of rotational and line symmetry.

Research the organisms below. Then classify each one as having rotational symmetry or line

symmetry.

daisy

jellyfish

lobster

millipede

sand dollar

sea star

sweet pea

trout

Organisms With

Rotational Symmetry

Line Symmetry

lobster

sea star

sweet pea

daisy

sand dollar

jellyfish

millipede

trout

Based on your research, what generalizations can you make about organisms with rota-

tional symmetry or line symmetry? In general, do higher organisms tend to have rota-

tional or line symmetry? Explain.

Answers will vary. Possible answer:

Higher organisms tend to have line symmetry.

Organisms with rotational symmetry

are simpler and often less mobile.

On a separate sheet of paper, design and draw a plant with rotational symmetry.

Then design and draw a plant with line symmetry.

Designs will vary. Check students’ work.

On a separate sheet of paper, design and draw a space creature that has both rotational

and line symmetry.

Designs will vary. Check students’ work.

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