The phylum name Cnidaria comes from the stinging cells (nematocysts) found within cnidoblasts.
The name Cnidaria originates from the presence of nematocysts, or stinging capsules, within specialized cells called cnidoblasts.
| Front | why the name cnidaria |
|---|---|
| Back | nematocysts or stinging capsules present inside the CNIDOBLAST |
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