Question

How are porifera and Cnidaria similar?

Answer 1

Similarities between Porifera and Cnidaria:

1. They both are multicellular eukaryotes.
2. They both undergo both sexual and asexual reproduction.
3. They both possess DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) in the form of chromosomes, present in distinct nuclei.
4. They both lack specialized organ systems.
5. In both, respiration occurs through diffusion due to a lack of respiratory system.
6. Porifera are aquatic organisms known as sponges, while cnidarians are for example jellyfish, coral, etc.