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Phylum: Cnidarians - Biology for Life

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<strong>Phylum</strong>: <strong>Cnidarians</strong>


<strong>Phylum</strong>: Cnidarian• Examples: hydras,jellies, sea anemonesand corals• All have radial symmetry• They are carnivores anduse their tentacles tocapture small animalsand protists and push theprey into their mouths• Have stinger cells on thesurface of the tentaclesthat function in defenseand prey capture• Have a digestive tract.

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