cnidaria Flashcards
Cnidocysts give rise to
nematocysts
Cnidaria are named after?
cnidocyst cells
Nematocysts are ___ cells
Stinging cells
Germinal layers formed in Cnidaria?
2
outer = ectoderm
inner = endoderm
Ectoderm in Cnidaria gives rise to
Nematocysts
Endoderm in Cnidaria gives rise to?
Digestive cells
Body and digestive cavity of Cnidarians is called?
Gastrovascular cavity
or
Enteron
Digestive system of diploblastic CNidaria is?
Sac-like
microscopic cnidarian example?
Hydra
macroscopic cnidarian example plus size?
branchioceranthus , 2m
Cnidarians exist in _ forms namely;
- Polyps (related to nutrition)
- Medusa (Related to reproduction Gonads)
Polyps are also called _
gastrozooids
Mouth of Cnidaria surrounded by __ related to defense and offense
Nematocyst
Cnidarians are __ (carni herbi omni)
carnivores
Cnidarians are also called
Coelenterata