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Corals belong to the Phylum Cnidaria. Other animals that belong to the Phylum Cnidaria include jellyfish, hydrae, and sea anemones. Cnidaria are invertebrates (they do not have a backbone) and all have specialized cells called nematocysts that help them capture prey and defend themselves. Cnidaria exhibit radial symmetry.
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Do coral reefs have back bones?
a coral reef is not one big animal, it is a bunch of small coral polyps growing on top of each other. the outer layer are the live polyps (coral is an animal) and they are on top of the dead coral skeletons. a coral polyp does not have a backbone because it is an invertebrate of cnidaria phylum. it has a skeleton made of calcium carbonate, or carbon and calcium. neither one coral polyp has a backbone and a coral reef does not have a backbone either.
Does coral have a back bone?
No it doesn't have a backbone.
Which is a vertebrate Octopus coral snake or snail?
Of the three: octopus, coral snake, and snail, there is only one vertebrate which is the coral snake. The reason is that it has a backbone, one of the characteristics of a vertebrate. Neither the snail nor the octopus have an internal skeleton or backbone to qualify as a vertebrate, so they are classified as invertebrates.
Where does snake has backbone?
Of course! Without a backbone, snakes would not be able to move! Snakes are NOT invertebrates, contrary to some people's beliefs.
Does a coral snake have a backbone?
Being a vertebrate, all reptiles (including snakes) have spines.
What are chordates and non chordates?
Some of these non-chordates are marine animals. These animals are without a backbone. Some of these animals are... Fish Coral Sea-Aneamone
Are coral polyps invertebrates?
Yes, they are. An invertebrate is any animal without a backbone. That means about 97% of all the animals in the world are invertebrates. The only animals classified as vertebrates are fish, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
What different types of species of coral are there?
well their is soft coral and hard coral +brain coral breanha coral lily coral and extra coral
Do a stingray have a backbone?
Yes they do!Yes, they have a backbone.
How does a coral reef get its coral?
The hard coral polyp makes the coral
Does a bee have a backbone?
no bees are invertabrates that means they have no backbone
How many species of coral are there in the Great Barrier Reef?
Lettuce Coral, brain coral, elkhorn coral, staghorn coral, star coral, fire coral, sea pen, scroll coral, golfball coral, mustard hill coral, rose coral, sea whips, maze coral, rigid cactus coral, orange cup coral.... and many more.
