Question

Identify the phylum of jelly fish.

Answer 1

1. Jellyfish is an example of Phylum Coelenterata (Cnidaria).
2. These animals have a radially symmetrical bodies.
3. They possess a central gastrovascular cavity in the body and their mouth is surrounded by tentacles to capture food.
4. The body walls and tentacles possess cnidoblasts (stinging cells) which help in anchoring and are used for defence or offence.