Asked by Hayden Spalding on Jul 26, 2024
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The following statements refer specifically to sponges, specifically to cnidarians, or to both sponges and cnidarians. Which statement applies specifically to cnidarians?
A) The larval form is flagellated and able to swim to a suitable location.
B) Classification is based on the type of skeletal material.
C) They resemble a colony of flagellated cells more than a multicellular animal.
D) Specialized stinging cells are used to help capture prey.
E) Reproduction can be sexual or asexual.
Cnidarians
A phylum of aquatic animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by a simple body structure with a single opening and a body wall made of two layers of cells.
Flagellated
Describes cells or organisms that have one or more whip-like appendages used for movement.
Stinging Cells
Specialized cells found in certain animals like jellyfish that can inject a toxin into predators or prey.
- Discern the unique aspects of cnidarians and their significance to ecosystem health.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the unique aspects of cnidarians and their significance to ecosystem health.
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