Cnidarians Flashcards

1
Q

What’s a type of Cnidarian?

A

Jellyfish

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2
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What is the scientific term for stinging cells?

A

Nematocysts

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3
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Are cnidarians invertebrates or vertebrae?

A

Invertebrates

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4
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What are the 2 stages in a cnidarians life cycle?

A

Polyd (immature stage)

Medusa (Mature stage)

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5
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What are the part of a polyp?

A

Tentacle with nematocysts
Gastro vascular cavity
Mouth opening
Nerve net

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6
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Define gastro vascular cavity

A

Open area that produces chemicals to digest and distribute food and nutrients

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7
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What is a nerve net?

A

Nerve cells that are through out the entire body

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8
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How do polyps produce waste ?

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They have one opening and a 2 way digestive system so their waste product comes out the mouth opening

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9
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What cnidarians stay polyps their whole lives?

A

Hydras and sea anemones

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10
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What are the parts of the medusa stage?

A

Nerve netting
Gastro vascular cavity
Mouth opening
Tentacles/ nematocysts

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11
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What is a nick name for the polyp stage?

A

Vase stage

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12
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What is the nick name for the medusa stage?

A

Bell stage

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13
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How do cnidarians reproduce?

A

Sexually and Asexually

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14
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How do cnidarians reproduce asexually?

A

By budding

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15
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How do cnidarians reproduce sexually?

A

The separate

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16
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Define colonial animals

A

Organism that are individual organisms working together as a single unit

17
Q

What is a example of a colonial animals ?

A

Coral , which is made up of polyps

18
Q

Define Cnidarians

A

Multi celled organisms that have tentacles with stinging cells