Cnidaria and Ctenophora Department of Natural History

Cnidaria and Ctenophora Department of Natural History cnidaria Cnidaria Squids, Clams, and Octopi Insects, Crabs and Lobsters Bears, Cats and Goats Jellyfish, sea anemones and Corals 955 What does Cnidaria cnidaria Cnidaria are a diverse range of animals that all share the common Cnidaria have two main body forms, free swimming medusa and sessile polyps

cnidaria Cnidarians are a diverse group of animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria They are characterized by the presence of specialized stinging cells called

cnidaria These are used for anchorage, defense and capture of prey Phylum Cnidaria Close-up of Nematocysts Page 5 Cnidarian Life Cycles • Hydrozoa Polyp dominant  Cnidaria are a diverse range of animals that all share the common Cnidaria have two main body forms, free swimming medusa and sessile polyps