Sponges and Cnidarians

Front

What kind of symmetry do Cnidarians have?

Back

Radial symmetry

Front

What phylum do sponges belong to?

Back

Porifera

Front

Which phylum is mainly asymmetrical?

Back

Porifera (sponges)

Front

What organism filters food and eliminates waste from the water it lives in?

Back

Sponge

Front

What percentage of all animals on earth can be classified as invertebrates?

Back

90-95%

Front

What is the main characteristic of Cnidarians?

Back

They have specialized cells called cnidocytes that contain stinging structures.

Front

Name a common example of a Cnidarian.

Back

Jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

Front

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

Back

To allow water to flow in and out for feeding and waste removal.

Front

How do sponges reproduce?

Back

Sponges can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

Front

What is the body structure of a sponge primarily made of?

Back

A jelly-like substance called mesohyl.