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What is the level of organization in cnidarians?
Options
- ACellular
- BTissue
- COrgan
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
B. Tissue
Step-by-step solution
Cnidoblasts, also known as cnidocytes, contain stinging capsules or nematocysts and are used for anchorage, defense, and prey capture in cnidarians. Cnidarians exhibit tissue level of organization and are diploblastic. They have a central gastro-vascular cavity with a single opening, mouth on hypostome. Digestion is extracellular and intracellular. Some of the cnidarians, e.g., corals have a skeleton composed of calcium carbonate. Cnidarians exhibit two basic body forms called polyp and medusa (Figure 4.6). The for