Here's a breakdown:
* Radial cleavage: Cells divide in a way that results in a symmetrical arrangement of cells around a central axis. This is typical of deuterostomes (e.g., echinoderms, chordates).
* Spiral cleavage: Cells divide in a staggered, spiral pattern, resulting in a less symmetrical arrangement. This is typical of protostomes (e.g., annelids, mollusks, and insects).
Therefore, radial cleavage is not a characteristic feature of insect embryonic development.