Sea anemone belongs to which of the following phylum?

Mollusca

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Porifera

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Coelenterata

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Echinodermata

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Solution

The correct option is C Coelenterata
Sea anemone belongs to the phylum Coelenterata. Coelenterates live in water. They have stinging cells called cnidocytes or cnidoblasts. These cells are used for anchorage, defense or for capturing prey.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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