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Histological Organisation of Cnidarians

In this article we will discuss about the histological organisation of Cnidarians. 1. Ectoderm: In most cases it is distinctly cellular. Presence of ciliated ectoderm in larĀ­val cnidarians is usually seen. The cellular ectoderm is mainly composed of the supĀ­porting cells, called the Epitheliomuscular cells. They are usually cuboidal or columnar in shape. They may be thin and flattened (exumbrellar [...]

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Coral Reefs: Definition, Types and Distribution | Skeleton

In this article we will discuss about Coral Reefs:- 1. Definition of Coral Reef 2. Biome of Coral Reef 3. Reef Building Corals and Other Organisms 4. Conditions for Formation 5. Fossil Corals and Reefs of the Geologic Past 6. Types 7. Theories regarding Formation 8. Distribution 9. Role of Symbionts 10. Genera of Reef Building Corals in India 11. [...]

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An Example of Phylum Cnidaria: Sea Anemone

In this article we will discuss about Sea Anemone:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Sea Anemone 2. Structure of Sea Anemone 3. Nutrition 4. Histology 5. Nervous System 6. Reproduction 7. Development. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Sea Anemone Structure of Sea Anemone Nutrition in Sea Anemone Histology of Sea Anemone Nervous System of Sea Anemone Reproduction in Sea Anemone [...]

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