Cnidaria

Cnidarians (Coelenterates) are a phylum of predominantly marine species whose distinguishing feature is cnidocytes: specialised cells that they use mainly for capturing prey.


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Rhizostoma pulmo (Barrel Jellyfish)

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Cyanea lamarckii (Blue Jellyfish)

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Actinia equina (Beadlet Anemone)

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Anemonia viridis (Snakelocks Anemone)


Useful links: Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN)