Question

Give an example of ctenophora.

Answer 1

Ctenophora:

1. Ctenophora is a phylum of exclusively marine invertebrates.
2. Ctenophora means “comb-bearing”. They are commonly known as comb jellies or sea walnuts.
3. The distinguishing feature of the phylum is the presence of comb plates with cilia that are used for locomotion.

1. They are radially symmetrical and diploblastic.
2. The body of ctenophores is more complex than sponges but less complex compared to bilaterians.
3. They show bioluminescence.
4. Some of the common examples are Pleurobrachia, Beroe, Mnemiopsis, Bolinopsis and Ctenoplana.