Phylum Cnidaria Flashcards

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1
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How is the symmetry for Cnidarians?

A

Radial

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Cnidarians exist in which two forms?

A

Polyp + Medusa

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Describe the digestive sac maintained by Cnidaria?

A

It is a gastrovascular cavity sealed at one end

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4
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How many tissues do Cnidarians have?

A

Two, making them diploblasts

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Cnidarians are armed with

A

Stinging cells called Nematocysts

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What do the Nematocysts eject?

A

Barbed threads tipped with poison

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How do polyps reproduce?

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Asexually by budding

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How do Medusa reproduce?

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Sexual formation of gametes

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