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Master Notes on Cnidarians (With Diagram)

Master Notes on Cnidarians:- 1. Protohydra 2. Halistemma 3. Physalia 4. Porpita 5. Velella 6. Diphyes. Cnidarian # 1. Protohydra: Protohydra (Fig. 12.29A) is a peculiar hydra of 3 mm in length. It lacks the usual tentacles. It is available along the shores of Great Britain and northern part of Europe. Protohydra feeds on nematodes and small crustaceans and propagates [...]

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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 lar­val cnidarians is usually seen. The cellular ectoderm is mainly composed of the sup­porting cells, called the Epitheliomuscular cells. They are usually cuboidal or columnar in shape. They may be thin and flattened (exumbrellar [...]

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Polymorphism: Definition, Causes and Significance | Cnidarians

In this article we will discuss about Polymorphism in Cnidarians:- 1. Definition of Polymorphism 2. Causes of Polymorphism 3. Basic Units 4. Origin 5. Significance. Definition of Polymorphism: Polymorphism may be defined as the "phenom­enon of existence of different physiological and morphological forms represented by an extensive range of variation within a single species". It may be defined in another [...]

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