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Usually stinging cells belong to the phylum Cnidaria
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What is a common feature of phylum cnidaria?
stinging cells
Stinging cells are a characteristic of members of this phylum.?
cnidaria
Which phylum to which the sea aneomone belongs?
They belong to the phylum Cnidaria, named after the stinging cells that species in the phylum use to catch prey.
What is stinging cells on a tentacle?
Stinging cells are found in phylum Cnidaria (hydra,jelly fish).These are present for defense of these animals along with nematoblasts(these are present for attack or offense)
Do jellyfish and coral belong to the same phylum?
Yes, jellyfish, coral and anemones are of the Cnidarian Phylum. (aka Coelenterate ) these all have stinging cells known as nematocysts. =]
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.
Examples of stinging cells?
Jellyfish sting their prey using nematocysts, also called cnidocysts, stinging structures located in specialized cells called cnidocytes.
Where Are the Stinging Cells of a Jellyfish Located?
The stinging cells in a jellyfish are located in it's tentacles.
What is a science term for jellyfish?
jellyfish belong to the phylum cnidaria. members of this phylum are called cnidarians (the "c" is silent when pronounced). other members of this phylum are corals, sea anemone, and hydras. they all have the common characterisitic of tentacles with stinging cells (nematocysts).
Do sponges have stinging cells?
No, most cnidarians have stinging cells, not sponges.
What is the difference between tentacles and stinging cells?
Stinging cells are cells that "sting" and pour toxins into the bloodstream, and tentacles are long appendages that have no relation whatsoever to stinging cells.
What anamiles haves pecialized stinging cells called nematocysts?
Nematocysts are specific to the phylum Cnidaria, which contains sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish, along with some less well-known animals. Nematocysts are the most common form of cnidocytes, the general term for the stinging cells all cnidarians possess.
