Cnidarians and Sponges Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and facts about sponges and cnidarians, focusing on their germ layers, characteristics, and unique features.

What is a monoblastic animal?

An animal that has only one germ layer.

Which animal is monoblastic?

Jellyfish.

What is true about sponges?

They are monoblastic.

What unique feature do cnidocytes in cnidarians have?

They contain nematocysts, which can eject toxins to paralyze prey.

What do cnidarians not have?

Mesoderm.

What is correct about the medusa form of cnidarians?

The medusa form is generally umbrella-shaped with tentacles hanging down.