Porferia/Cniderian

Front

What forms the framework of a coral reef?

Back

Limestone

Front

What would happen if clown fish were not covered in a special mucus?

Back

They would not be able to live in or near an anemone.

Front

How can a sponge reproduce?

Back

Both sexually and asexually.

Front

How many tentacles can hard coral have?

Back

12

Front

What type of body plan do jellyfish have?

Back

Medusa.

Front

What is the primary function of a sponge's pores?

Back

To allow water to flow through for feeding and respiration.

Front

What are cnidocytes?

Back

Specialized cells in cnidarians that contain stinging structures.

Front

What is the main characteristic of the phylum Porifera?

Back

They are multicellular organisms that lack true tissues.

Front

What is the role of zooxanthellae in coral reefs?

Back

They provide energy to corals through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between hard and soft corals?

Back

Hard corals have a calcium carbonate skeleton, while soft corals do not.