Phylum Cnidaria Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of Cnidaria
A
“Nettle”
2
Q
Definition of Coelenterata
A
“Hollow gut”
3
Q
2 Types of Body Plan
A
- Medusa
- Poly
4
Q
Parts of a Cnidarian
A
- Mouth/Anus
- Tentacle
- Body Stalk
- Gastrovascular Cavity
- Gastrodermis
- Mesoglea
- Epidermis
- Nematocysts
5
Q
Tentacles are armed with stinging cells called?
A
Cnidocytes
6
Q
Nematocysts
A
Stinging capsule where the coiled thread is hidden
7
Q
Sexual Reproduction produces a ciliated larva called?
A
Planula
8
Q
Pelagic
A
Open water
9
Q
Benthic
A
Bottom dweller
10
Q
Nerves evenly spread
A
Nerve Net
11
Q
Structures for balance
A
Statocysts
12
Q
Light sensitive structure
A
Ocelli
13
Q
4 Classes of Phylum Cnidaria
A
- Class Hydrozoa
- Class Anthozoa
- Class Cubozoa
- Class Scyphozoa
14
Q
One of the most poisonous animal in the world
A
Australian Box Jellyfish
15
Q
Deadliest jellyfish in the ocean
A
Chironex Flecker (Sea wasp)
