Which fossil group will show 5-fold (Pentameral) symmetry, is composed of plates, a mouth and an anus on opposite surfaces?

Echinoids. They belong to the same phylum (Echinodermata) as Crinoids. This classification is defined by an organism showing 5-fold symmetry.

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