Historical event

Evolution of Bilateral Symmetry

Date: about 555 Million Years Ago

The evolutionary development of bilateral symmetry (a body plan with a distinct head, tail, back, and belly) in animals, a key innovation leading to active movement and cephalization.

Tags: bilateral symmetry, evolution, animal body plan, bilateria, cephalization, ediacaran, cambrian explosion precursor

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