In this article we will discuss about the General Characters and Classification of Phylum Cnidaria. General Characteristics of Phylum Cnidaria: Some of the important General Characters of Phylum Cnidaria are listed below: 1. Habitat: All are aquatic and are mostly marine, except a few like Hydra, are fresh water. 2. Body Form: Body form varies considerably. Many colonial cnidarians like [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and classification of phylum cnidaria. Meaning of Phylum Cnidaria: The phylum Cnidaria (coel=hollow; enter on—gut) includes the simplest of the cellular animals or xnetazoa. The coelenterate body is a two-layered sac, opening to the exterior by a single aperture called mouth. The mouth is surrounded by a number of tentacles and [...]
In this article we will discuss about Aurelia:- 1. Structure of Aurelia 2. Sense Organs of Aurelia 3. Histology 4. Life History. Structure of Aurelia: Adult Aurelia represents medusoid stage. It has the typical form of a medusa (Fig. 12.18). But the concave and convex sides of the umbrella are more pronounced. The edge of the umbrella is provided with [...]