Questions: Semester Exam (Days 89 and 90)
29. Which of these is an example of the phylum Cnidaria?
trout
coral
sponge
lobster
Transcript text: Semester Exam (Days 89 and 90)
29. Which of these is an example of the phylum Cnidaria?
trout
coral
sponge
lobster
Solution
The answer is the second one: coral.
Explanation for each option:
Trout: Incorrect. Trout are fish and belong to the phylum Chordata, not Cnidaria.
Coral: Correct. Corals are marine invertebrates that belong to the phylum Cnidaria. This phylum is characterized by the presence of specialized cells called cnidocytes, which are used for capturing prey.
Sponge: Incorrect. Sponges belong to the phylum Porifera, which is distinct from Cnidaria. They are simple, multicellular organisms that filter feed.
Lobster: Incorrect. Lobsters are crustaceans and belong to the phylum Arthropoda, not Cnidaria.
Summary: Coral is an example of the phylum Cnidaria.