Hydra and sea anemones are classic examples of organisms belonging to the phylum Coelenterata, also known as Cnidaria. This phylum includes organisms like jellyfish, corals, hydroids, and sea anemones, characterized by features like radial symmetry, a gastrovascular cavity, and specialized stinging cells called nematocysts.
Which of the following organisms belongs to Coelenterata (Cnidaria) ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2019 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))
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