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A gastrovascular system, found in organisms like jellyfish and flatworms, typically has one opening that serves both as a mouth and an anus. This single opening allows for the intake of food and the expulsion of waste, facilitating a simple digestive process. The gastrovascular cavity aids in nutrient distribution throughout the organism's body.
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Does a gastrovascular cavity have two openings?
no, theres one opening
Is a gastrovascular cavity a digestive tract with two openings - a mouth and anus?
No, a gastrovascular cavity only has one opening. Only an alimentary canal features a mouth and anus.
One difference between a gastrovascular cavity and a complete digestive tract?
A gastrovascular cavity is a digestive sac with only a single opening. A complete digestive tract (otherwise known as an Alimentary canal) has two openings (a mouth and anus) between its digestive tubes unlike the gastrovascular cavity in which food is ingested and eliminated through the same opening (example would be hydra)
What is a steatophyte?
This is a cell in the rear portion of plant gastrovascular system.
How does method by which cnidarians obtain food differ from method by which poriferans obtain food?
Poriferans needs organic substances and cnidarians needs of a gastrovascular cavity with openings.
What kind of digestive system does a hydra have?
i think a hydra has a incomplete digestive system called the-gastrovascular system
How is gastrovascular cavity and digestive tract alike and different?
Both the gastrovascular cavity and the digestive tract are involved in the process of digestion and nutrient absorption in organisms. The gastrovascular cavity, found in organisms like cnidarians, serves both as a digestive and circulatory system, with a single opening for food entry and waste exit. In contrast, the digestive tract, seen in more complex organisms, features a tubular system with two openings: a mouth for ingestion and an anus for waste elimination, allowing for a more efficient and specialized process of digestion. Thus, while they share the function of digestion, their structural organization and complexity differ significantly.
What is a gastrovascular cavity?
A gastrovascular cavity is a digestive chamber with a single opening, found in simple animals like jellyfish and flatworms. Food is ingested through the opening, where it is broken down and absorbed by the cells lining the cavity. Waste is expelled through the same opening.
Do humans have a gastrovascular cavity?
No, humans do not have a gastrovascular cavity. Instead, they have a more complex digestive system that includes organs such as the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine for processing food and absorbing nutrients.
Are arthropods gastrovascular?
No, arthropods do not have gastrovascular cavities. They have complete digestive systems.
What are hydra's support system?
The gastrovascular cavity acts as a hydrostatic skeleton against which the contractile cells work.
What invertebrate has a gastrovascular cavity?
The hydra is a classic example. See link below for more information.
