Porifera And Cnidaria Flashcards
Spongin is
A structural protein in sponges
The osculum of is
A large opening that allows water to flow out of a sponge
Spicules are
A rigid structure in sponges
Gemmules
Formed by a sponge for reproduction in difficult conditions
Mesoglea
The jelly like substance between layers of the cells in a cnidarian
A cyndocite is
A stinging cell
The medusa form of a cnidarian is
Motile and as to move about
An Aurelia is a type of Cnidarian which
Has a complete life cycle
Which of the following are true of sponges
- They are radically symmetric
- They have no tissue
- They are able to regenerate lost parts
2&3
Which of the following are true of cnidarians
- They or radially symmetric
- They have a sac body plan
- They have two germ layers
1,2&3
A sea anemone is member of class
Anthrozoa
A box jelly is a member of
Scyphozoa
Coral is a member of
Anthozoa
Cnidarians which are hazardous to humans include
Box jellys and Portuguese man o war