Ctenophores Anatomy and Adaptations Quiz
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What type of predators are comb jellies according to the text?

  • Carnivores (correct)
  • Detritivores
  • Omnivores
  • Herbivores
  • Which body part of Ctenophora contains a brain-like organ?

  • Aboral pole (correct)
  • Oral end
  • Comb rows
  • Mouth
  • What distinguishes the locomotion of Ctenophora from Cnidarian Jellyfish?

  • Bioluminescence
  • Use of cnidae
  • Muscle contractions
  • Use of cilia (correct)
  • How many species of Ctenophora are approximately present in coastal waters?

    <p>80</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature contributes to the near invisibility of Ctenophora in water?

    <p>Transparency and lack of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do comb jellies primarily move?

    <p>By using cilia for locomotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the body plan of Ctenophora and Cnidarians?

    <p>Arrangement radially around an oral-aboral axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significant difference between Ctenophores and Cnidarian Jellyfish in terms of locomotion?

    <p>Ctenophores use cilia for propulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Beroe sp from other Ctenophores in terms of coloration?

    <p>Pink to red coloration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sets apart Pleurobranchhia among Ctenophores during nighttime?

    <p>Lack of bioluminescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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