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the scientific phylum name is Cnidaria. this includes animals such as jellyfish, anemone, and coral. Some are medusa shaped (jellyfish) or polyp shaped (upside down jellyfish) All of them have nematocysts which is a scientific name for stinging cells. These invertebrates evolved from sponges. New characteristics include movement (sponges move but only at the larval stage) and tissues for the movement (muscle and nerve tissue). They also evolved from asymmetrical symmetry (sorry - redundant) to radial symmetry.
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Stinging cells are a characteristic of members of this phylum.?
cnidaria
Stinging cells are in what phylum?
Usually stinging cells belong to the phylum Cnidaria
What is a common feature of phylum cnidaria?
stinging cells
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).
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.
Cnidarians are members of the phylum?
Cnidarians are members of the phylum Cnidaria. They are a diverse group of animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones. Cnidarians are characterized by their radial symmetry, specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes, and a basic body plan with a central mouth surrounded by tentacles.
What are the characteristic features of members of phylum sarcodina?
Sarcodina refers to a phylum in the kingdom Protozoa. The members of this group are all single and multi celled amoebas
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.
A stinging cell in the hydra?
Stinging cells are called cnidocytes, as in all members of the Cnidarians which includes jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals.
What is stinging cells on a tentacle?
Stinging cells on a tentacle are specialized cells called cnidocytes that contain nematocysts. When triggered by contact with prey or a predator, these cells release harpoon-like structures that inject venom, helping the tentacle to defend itself or capture prey.
Do jellyfish and coral belong to the same phylum cnidaria?
Coral and Jellyfish are classified together because share characteristic such as radically symmetrical, simple net nervous system, distinct larva stage. The classification is the phylum Cnidaria.
