AP BIOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION

NINE COMMON ANIMAL PHYLA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is not an example of cnidarians?
A
jellyfish
B
anenome
C
hydra
D
urchin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘Beroe’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Sea urchins have radial symmetry; however, they are not classified as cnidarians because of the following reasons: Sea urchins possess secondary radial symmetry, rather than the primary radial symmetry of cnidarians.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mostly marine animals, the cnidarians include the corals, hydras, jellyfish, Portuguese men-of-war, sea anemones, sea pens, sea whips, and sea fans.

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