Coelenterates differ from other animals in having

Nematocysts

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Polymorphism

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Bilateral symmetry

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Skeleton

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Solution

The correct option is B Nematocysts
Coelenterates are distinguished from all other animals by having nematocysts that fire like harpoons and are used mainly to capture prey. Nematocysts inject venom (poison) into the prey, and usually, have barbs to keep them embedded in the victims.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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