Question

Name the phylum from which hydra belongs.

Answer 1

Hydra is placed in the phylum Cnidaria

Phylum-Cnidaria (Coelenterata)

1. These are called Cnidaria due to the presence of special cells cnidocil, which is found exclusively in this phylum only.
2. Diploblastic (two layers of ectoderm and endoderm are found)
3. Polyp the cylindrical body and medusa the saucer-shaped body, alternate in the generation.
4. Tentacles are present for locomotion, food capture, and defense.
5. They have tissue-grade body organization.
6. Reproduction by the budding and sexual process.