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Is a cuttlefish a Cnidarian?
No. Rather, it belongs under Phylum Mollusca, and class Cephalopoda. A Cnidarian has nematodes and cnidocytes, which a cuttlefish does not have.
What is coral a arthropod or sponge or an echinoderm?
Coral is nor arthropod , sponge or echinoderm , A coral is a cnidarian also called a coelenterate because it possess cnidocytes , stinging cells , gastrovascular cavity ,tentacles which are cnidarian charters .
What cell type in a cnidarian traps food?
In a cnidarians, all cells are in contact with their watery environment in which diffusion occurs through the cell membrane.
Why are cnidocytes important to a sea jelly?
they are important because they help the sea jellies catch their prey.
Why are cnidocytes important to sea jelly?
they are important because they help the sea jellies catch their prey.
Are cnidocytes significant to fundamental processs for cnidarians?
Cnidocytes are important to cnidarians as these are the stinging cells used to catch prey and defend from enemies. It is a toxin which can disable prey and provide protection from adversaries. This can be used as a harpoon, sticky surface or lasso type action.
Is coral a cnidarian?
Yes, coral is a cnidarian.
How do put cnidarian in a sentence?
On the field trip, I saw a "cnidarian"when we went on a submarine.**************************A jellyfish is a basic example of a cnidarian.
Is an octopuss a cnidarian?
No, an octopus would be an example of a mollusk (not a cnidarian).
Is a cnidarian respiratory or circulatory system?
respiratory system is a cnidarian
Why might stinging tentacles be advantageous for slow moving predators such as some cnidarians?
All Cnidarians have tentacles with stinging cells in their tips which are used to capture and subdue prey. In fact, the phylum name "Cnidarian" literally means "stinging creature." The stinging cells are called cnidocytes and contain a structure called a nematocyst.
What is the stinging tentacle on a hydra called?
Cnidocytes
