Question
Write four points of differences between the phyla Porifera and Ctenephora. Give an example of each.
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Porifera
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Ctenophora
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1.
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Animals show cellular level of organisation.
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Animals show tissue level of organisation.
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2.
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They are asymmetrical.
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They are radially symmetrical.
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3.
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Ciliated comb plates are absent.
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Ciliated comb plates are present.
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4.
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Water canal system is well-developed.
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Water canal system is absent.
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5.
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Water canal system is well-developed.
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A skeleton is absent.
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6.
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Asexual reproduction occurs by fragmentation or gemmules while sexual reproduction takes place by cross-fertilisation e.g., Spongilla.
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No asexual reproduction is seen; only sexual reproduction occurs e.g., Pleurobrachia.
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