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QuizMultiple Choice

Sponges and Cnidarians

Question 8 • Science 7 B (M12 25/26 S2)

Which are characteristics of medusae?

Answer
A
are sessile, have tentacles, mouths open downward
B
swim freely, lack tentacles, mouths open upward
C
swim freely, have tentacles, mouths open downward
D
are sessile, lack tentacles, mouths open upward

Explanation

Medusae are the free-swimming body form of cnidarians. Their tentacles hang around the bell, and the mouth faces downward. Therefore, “swim freely, have tentacles, mouths open downward” is the correct description.

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