Coelenterata: Cnidarians and Ctenophores
10 Questions
5 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

How do Coelenterata accomplish respiration and excretion?

  • Simple diffusion (correct)
  • Lungs
  • Gills
  • Specialized circulatory system

Which type of symmetry is characteristic of Coelenterata?

  • Asymmetry
  • Bilateral symmetry
  • Radial symmetry (correct)
  • Spherical symmetry

What type of individuals are present in a colony for different functions in many Cnidaria?

  • Polyps
  • Zooids (correct)
  • Medusae
  • Planulae

What is the meaning of the term Coelenterata?

<p>Hollow intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phyla are encompassed by the term Coelenterata?

<p>Cnidaria and Ctenophora (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coelenterata includes the animal phyla Cnidaria and Ctenophora.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coelenterata have complex tissue organization with multiple layers of cells.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coelenterata rely on a specialized circulatory system for nutrient distribution.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All coelenterates are terrestrial animals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coelenterata exhibit polymorphism where different types of individuals are present in a colony for different functions.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Coelenterata respiration and excretion

Simple diffusion is used to exchange gases and waste products.

Coelenterata symmetry

Radial symmetry, meaning body parts radiate from a central point.

Coelenterata colony individuals

Zooids are specialized individuals in a colony for specific tasks.

Coelenterata meaning

Hollow intestine; referring to their body cavity.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Phyla in Coelenterata

Includes Cnidaria and Ctenophora.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Coelenterata Phyla

Coelenterata is a larger term for Cnidaria and Ctenophora.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Coelenterata tissue organization

Simple; not complex with multiple cell layers.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Coelenterata circulatory system

No specialized circulatory system for nutrient distribution.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Coelenterata habitat

Coelenterates aren't all on land.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Coelenterata polymorphism

Different individuals contribute to the colony, each performing special functions.

Signup and view all the flashcards

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser