Cnidarians
Across
- 1. Specialized cells in the tentacles that house the nematocysts.
- 4. Anthozoans made mainly of proteins.
- 6. Digestion on the outside.
- 8. Tentacle up stage.
- 10. Another name for Cnidarians
- 11. Tentacle down stage.
- 12. Class that lacks a medusa stage.
- 16. The surface of the Cnidarian containing the mouth.
- 17. Small particles of organic matter that provide nutrition to organisms.
- 18. Inner cell layer.
- 21. Class that contains Jellyfish.
- 23. Gelatinous middle layer.
- 25. Structural support in sponges.
- 27. Flat cells that cover the surface of sponges.
- 29. Class containing colonies of polyps.
- 30. Gas filled chambers that give medusae a sense of balance.
- 32. Wandering cells that can specialize in different tasks
Down
- 2. Cells that help sponges capture their food; also known as collar cells.
- 3. Anemone A common, colorful Anthozoa.
- 5. Digestion on the inside.
- 7. Slender, finger-like extensions used to help capture food.
- 8. Specialized larva.
- 9. Net A network of nerves.
- 10. Eat meat.
- 13. The surface of the Cnidarian opposite the mouth.
- 14. A tube-like cell in sponges forming pores.
- 15. Outer cell layer.
- 19. A large opening in a sponge allowing water to leave.
- 20. Hydrozoans that form drifting polyps.
- 22. Class of the box jelly.
- 24. Small pores that allows water to enter the sponge.
- 26. Groups of mostly colonial anthozoans.
- 28. Stinging cells; also known as cnidae.
- 31. Provides additional area to help digest larger prey.