Question

What are main features of phylum Coelenterata? Give two examples of organisms that belong to Coelenterata. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Four Characteristics : 0.5 Mark each
Examples : 0.5 Mark each

Main features of phylum Coelenterata:

(i) They are diploblastic.
(ii) They are radially symmetrical.
(iii) They are generally marine but a few species are found in freshwater.
(iv) They may live in colonies or live a solitary(single) life.

Examples: Hydra, corals, jellyfish, sea-anemone, mushroom coral, etc.