Give an example of asymmetrical animals?

1 answer

Answer

1012887

2026-02-21 22:45

+ Follow

Butterflies.

Many animals are more or less symmetrical, with exceptions like crabs and lobsters which have one much larger claw, and some animals like flatfish which have evolved from a symmetrical ancestor in such a way as to favour one side only.

Among humans, asymmetrical bodies or features are perceived as uglier, or as deformed, so there may be strong selection pressures to choose a more symmetrical mate.

Animals which are super-symmetrical include peacocks, butterflies and patterned mammals such as tigers, leopards and ocelots. The last three are particularly symmetrical in their facial markings, which suggests that it gives a selection advantage.

ReportLike(0ShareFavorite

Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.