Learn about the comparison between Aurela and Urticina. Comparison # Aurelia: 1. Aurelia is elongated tube-like body with narrow proximal end differentiated into stalk for attachment. 2. Aurelia is about 1.5 cm in height. 3. Distal tentacle: 16 solid tentacles developed in regular order (4 per-radial, 4 inter-radial and 8 ad-radial tentacles). 4. Manubrium is present in Aurelia. 5. Mouth [...]
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 [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of polymorphic variabilities in Siphonophora. 1. Modifications of the Polyp: A. Gastrozooids or Trophozooids or Nutritive Zooids: Characters: 1. It is like a typical polyp (Fig. 12.34A,B). 2. Each gastrozooid is a cylindrical and funnel-shaped body with a large mouth. 3. Presence of a well-formed coelenteron. 4. A single long contractile and [...]