Sponges/Cnidarians Crossword

Structurally simplest multicellular animals
Tiny pores that allow water to enter and circulate through series of canals
type of collar cells that have flagellum that create currents and thin collar that traps food
Part of sponge where water exits
transparent siliceous/calcareous supporting structure of sponges
tough elastic fibers made of protein
type of reproduction that branches or break off and grow into separate sponges
release of sperm into water
Sometimes called coelenterates
similar parts of body arranged and repeated around central axis
Slender finger-like extensions used to capture/handle food
Stinging structures found within cnidocysts
Form of cnidarian that is sac-like with mouth and tentacles oriented upward
form of cnidarian that is bell-like and free-floating
consist of feathery or bushy colonies of tiny polyps
Portugese man-of-war
larger jellyfish that swim with rhythmic contractions of bell
mostly transparent, cube shaped, with four tentacles
anthozoans that have calcium carbonate skeletons
Common anthozoans that are colorful and have large polyps
secrete tough, branching skeleton made of protein
specialized nerve cells
provide sense of balance