What is an example of cnidarians?

Answer 1

Cnidarians are the group of invertebrate animals which possess stinging cells called cnidocytes. The popularly-known cnidarians fall into only a couple of major groups. The Anthozoans or corals, sea pens, and anemones are sessile--that is stationary in lifestyle. The Scyphozoa or jellyfish are motile (mobile in lifestyle). So, the answer to the question is that anemones, coral, and jellyfish are all cnidarians.

Answer 2

Cnidaria is a Phylum of invertebrate aquatic animals, which includes jellyfishes, corals and other polyps.

Answer 3

Cnidarians, also known as coelenterates, are an extremely varied group of animals. Examples include sea anemones, hydras, jellyfish, corals, and the Portuguese Man of War.

Answer 4

The phylum cnidaria doesn't have a common name because there are many different kinds of animals inside the phylum; some of the more recognizable are the jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

Answer 5

Cnidarian IS part of the scientific name for various jellyfish and other radially symmetrical organisms. Cnidarian is a phylum where all these animals belong.

Answer 6

One species of sea anemone wraps itself around a hermit crabs' shell; the sea anemone obtains food scraps and the crab is protected.

Answer 7

Cnidarians are aquatic animals with specialized stinging cells used to capture prey. Cnidaria can include: jelly fish, sea wasps, sea anemone, etc.

Answer 8

The larva of the cnidarian are always called planulae.

Answer 9

Jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones are examples of cnidarians. They are characterized by their stinging cells called cnidocytes, which they use for defense and capturing prey.