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Zoology

Phylum Ctenophora

Phylum Ctenophora

  • Ctenophore is a small phylum of solitary, pelagic, free-swimming, and exclusively marine animals commonly known as sea walnuts or comb jellies.
  • Produce only sexually.
  •  Monoecious.
  • The power of regeneration is well marked.
  • Bioluminescence present
  • Comb like eight ciliary plates called comp plates is present on the body. Hence ctenophores are called comb jellies
  • E.g., Pleurobrachia and Ctenoplana