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C4L2 Animals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that performs a specific function |
| Organ | A structure made-up of different tissues that performs more complex functions then the tissues that make it up could perform alone |
| Radial symmetry | Symmetry with which many lines of symmetry can be drawn that create mirror images |
| Bilateral symmetry | Symmetry with which one line of symmetry can be drawn that creates halves that are mirror images |
| The 3 levels of higher structure in which animal cells are organized. | The organization of an animal cells into higher levels of structure, including tissues, organs, and organ systems, helps to describe an animal's body plan. |
| The meaning of asymmetrical body type and an animal example | Asymmetrical body type is a body type with which no lines of symmetry can be drawn. An example of an animal with an asymmetrical body type is a sponge. |
| The meaning of radial body symmetry and an animal example | Radial body symmetry is a body type with which many lines of symmetry can be drawn that create mirror images |
| The meaning of bilateral body symmetry and an animal example | Bilateral body symmetry is a body type with which many lines of symmetry can be drawn that create mirror images |