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Sense Organs in Aurelia (With Diagram) | Phylum Cnidaria

In this article we will discuss about the sense organs in aurelia, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. i. Sense Organs: The sense organs include the olfactory pits, the ocelli and the tentaculocysts or rhopalia. ii. Olfactory Pits: Two, lined with sensory epithelium—one lie on the ex-umbrella and the other in the sense club. These are chemoreceptors and [...]

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Structure of Aurelia (With Diagram) | Phylum Cnidaria

In this article we will discuss about the structure of aurelia, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. a. The body consists of a gelatinous disc with a slightly convex ex-umbrella (Fig. 20.17) and bears a four-cornered mouth on a short manubrium guarded by four oral arms at the centre of the sub-umbrella.   b. The margin bears a [...]

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Coelenteron of Aurelia (With Diagram) | Zoology

In this article we will discuss about the coelenteron of aurelia, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. i. The coelenteron (Fig. 20.18) of Aurelia has been modified, and remains only along four meridional areas, the radial canals and as a circular canal. ii. The mouth leads into a short gullet, which joins a large rectangular stomach. iii. The [...]

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