Cnidaria
an alternative name for the invertebrate phylum Coelenterata, giving emphasis to the stinging structures as characteristic of the phylum.
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On the other hand, the Cnidaria develop into higher radial (star-shaped) persons, and the platodes into lower bilateral persons.
The Wonders of Life | Ernst HaeckelSelf-cleavage is also found among the higher multicellular organisms—namely, the Cnidaria (polyps, medus).
The Wonders of Life | Ernst HaeckelFlagellated epithelium is especially found in the Cnidaria and platodes; ciliated epithelium mostly in the vermalia and mollusca.
The Wonders of Life | Ernst HaeckelIn this way is formed a ring of tentacles, the most characteristic organs of the Cnidaria.
Real parasites are not numerous among the sponges and Cnidaria.
The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel
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