n. the quality of having parts of either side that match each other Symmetry means something has parts of the same shape facing each other or around a center line.
peacock
n. a large bird known for its beautiful feathers Peacocks are an example of bilateral symmetry.
bilateral
adj. involving two groups
Peacocks are an example of bilateral symmetry.
object
n. a thing that you can see and touch but isn’t alive
An object is divided into two halves that are exactly the same.
feather
n. the outer covering of the body of a bird.
Peacocks have this symmetry in their body shape and on their tail feathers.
attractive
adj. beautiful or nice to look at
It makes them very attractive.
web
n. a net of threads or connections
Spider webs have radial symmetry, or symmetry around a center point.
shape
n. the form or outline of an object
Symmetry means something has parts of the same shape facing each other or around a center line.
several
adj. more than two
There are several types of symmetry.
honeycomb
n. the pattern of cells that bees build for their eggs Honeycombs have wallpaper symmetry.
hexagon
n. a flat shape with six straight lines
These shapes are called hexagons.
perfectly
adv. in a perfect way, completely
They fit together perfectly so that no space is wasted.
waste
v. to use too much without thinking
They fit together perfectly so that no space is wasted.
store
v. to keep for later use
This creates the maximum amount of room to store honey.
efficient
adj. capable of producing desired results without wasting time, or energy
It is a very efficient design that makes the most out of small spaces.