In cnidaria, what is used for stinging prey?
nematocytes which contain organelles called nematocysts
What are the 4 classes of Cnidarians?
Hydrozoa
Schphozoa
Anthozoa
Cubozoa
What forms in hydrozoa?
medusa & polyp forms
What forms in schphozoa?
medusa only
What forms in anthozoa?
polyp only
What are the characteristics of Hydrozoa?
fresh water organism
mobile polyp body
2 layers of tissues
What does the epidermis do in hydrozoa?
cnidocytes to sting & catch food
What is the endodermis in hydrozoa?
digestive cells
What is mesoglea in hydrozoa?
jelly-like fluid in the middle layer