In this phylum, animals in the genus Carukia and Carybdea can cause Irukandji syndrome.
In this phylum, animals in the genus Carukia and Carybdea can cause Irukandji syndrome. Anthozoa are unique among the classes in this phylum because they do not develop into a medusa stage, remaining as polyps for their entire lives. One member of this phylum commonly forms symbiotic relationships with clownfish. Radial symmetry and explosive cells known as nematocysts are characteristic of this invertebrate phylum. For 10 points, name this invertebrate phylum that includes anemones and jellyfish.
In this phylum, animals in the genus Carukia and Carybdea can cause Irukandji syndrome.
cnidaria [prompt on coelenterates or coelenterata]