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Cnidaria and Platyhelminthes

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The phylum name Cnidaria is suggestive of injecting toxin in the body of prey through _____.

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collar cells

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oscula

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cnidoblast

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oral suckers

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Solution

The correct option is C cnidoblast
In phylum Coelentrata, cnidoblast bearing tentacles are present around the mouth. These tentacles are useful for capturing the prey. Cnidoblasts also inject the toxin in the body of the prey. It also provides them protection.

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