List at least 4 ways in which organisms from the Phylum Cnidaria differ from those of the Phylum Porifera Describe the medusa and polyp stages of the Cnidarian life cycle. List the 4 classes of Cnidaria and give one example of each.
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Differences between Phylum Cnidaria and Phylum Porifera: - Cnidarians have specialized cells called cnidocytes, which contain stinging organelles called nematocysts, while Poriferans do not have these cells. - Cnidarians have a simple nervous system, while Show more…
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