How can evolution explain body symmetry?

hi CrackerJack. Tall order. I do not think there is anything in the way of "proof" as this is a function of mathmatics. But observation and applying what works can shed some light on the "why" there is symmetry and asymetry in nature. I believe that in nature shape dictates function. Have you ever seen a one legged bipedal organism try to walk? Or how about a centipede with legs on only one side? How fast do you think it would be? How far could a bird fly with one wing? Fine binocular vision anyone? (requires 2 eyes.) It seems to me that symmetry is a by product of function. As far a Asemmetry in nature goes the same principal applies, if it works
exploit it. Intellegent design or not nature is beautiful. IMO Mother nature or God does it really matter who did the handywork? *edit typo.This message has been edited by 1.61803, 06-01-2004 05:52 PM

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"One is punished most for ones virtues" Fredrick Neitzche

I am beginning to suspect perhaps some Creos go on quote mining sabbaticals and return in congnito newly armed.

And just to add: Plants are very symetrical and grow in a very ordered sequence known as the fibonacchi sequence. Or Phi.
I do not think he has thought out his argument before he posted it.

I apologize... I posted examples of symmetry, but not bilateral symmetry which is what is being discussed. my mistake.This message has been edited by 1.61803, 03-15-2005 05:51 PM