Question

The tiny pores covering the body are found in cnidaria.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Porifera

1. Animals of this group are the simplest, multicellular, asymmetrical, and found in marine water.
2. The body is covered with numerous pores.
3. Water, along with food, enters through these pores.
4. There is a large opening at the top of the body for the exit of water.
5. For Example- Bath sponge, sycon, euspongia, and spongilla.

Cnidaria

1. The name Cnidaria comes from the Greek word ‘nettle’, a stinging plant.
2. Cnidarians are so named as they are characterized by stinging cells.
3. These stinging cells are used for protection and for capturing food.
4. Members of Cnidaria are mostly marine; some live in freshwater as well.
5. The animals have a sac-like and translucent body with one open end acting as a mouth.
6. The mouth is surrounded by arm-like structures called tentacles. There is a large body cavity.
7. Hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone, and coral are members of the Cnidaria group.

Final answer: The given statement is False.

Correct statement: The tiny pores covering the body are found in Porifera.