Cnidaria- Chrysaora fuscenscens
The organisms in Phylum Cnidaria are radially symmetrical. Their bodies are multicellular, with a few tissues, and some organelles. The body contains an internal cavity as well as a mount, and may have a minimal skeleton of chiton or calcium carbonate.
Two different forms of Cnidaria exist, medusa and polyp; both forms are mostly carnivorous, or otherwise filter feeders. The reproductive system can be asexual or sexual. They have a simple, net-like nervous system. The organisms have a distinct larval stage which is planktonic. They live in aquatic environments, mostly marine.
Examples of organisms found in Phylum Cnidaria include: Sea Anemones, Corals, and Jellyfish.
Cnidaria- Cladocora cespitosa
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Ramel, G. (2010). The phylum cnidaria. Retrieved from http://www.earthlife.net/inverts/cnidaria.html
