Cnidarians

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What is an invertebrate?

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An animal with no backbone.

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What are cnidocytes?

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Specialized cells in cnidarians that contain nematocysts, used for capturing prey.

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What are nematocysts?

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Poisonous stinging structures found in cnidocytes of cnidarians.

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Which animals are classified as cnidarians?

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Examples include jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

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What body structure do jellyfish have?

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Medusa.

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What body structure do sea anemones have?

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Polyp.

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What is the symbiotic relationship between corals and zooxanthellae?

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Corals rely on zooxanthellae for vital nutrients through photosynthesis.

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What is the primary habitat of cnidarians?

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Most cnidarians live in marine environments.

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How do cnidarians capture their prey?

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Using their nematocysts to sting and immobilize prey.

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What is the role of the gastrovascular cavity in cnidarians?

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It serves as both a digestive and circulatory system.